Fifield, WI (ZIP 54524) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5M. A total of 26 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 23 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2021.
Fifield has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Fifield has experienced 3 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1986.
Fifield has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 28, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fifield was EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 21, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54524 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fifield, WI, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Fifield (ZIP 54524) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Fifield has 3 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54524 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 $25.5M in property damage in the Fifield, WI area (ZIP 54524). 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 →