Crandon, WI (ZIP 54520) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Crandon is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Crandon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Crandon 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 Aug 28, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crandon was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 16, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54520 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crandon, WI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Crandon has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54520 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Crandon, WI area (ZIP 54520). 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 →