Withee, WI (ZIP 54498) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (26 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $218.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2020.
Withee has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Withee has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $613K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Withee has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $612K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2002.
Withee has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Withee was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 1996, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 21, 2024), causing $288K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54498 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Withee, WI, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $218.3K in property damage.
Yes, Withee (ZIP 54498) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Withee has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $613K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54498 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 19, 1996. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Withee, WI area (ZIP 54498). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →