Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 54514 in Butternut, WI. These include 29 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Butternut is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Butternut has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2010.
Butternut has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Butternut has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Butternut has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 8, 2016.
Butternut has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butternut was EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 12, 2002), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54514 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butternut, WI, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Butternut (ZIP 54514) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Butternut has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54514 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.9M in property damage in the Butternut, WI area (ZIP 54514). 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 →