Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 54529 in Harshaw, WI. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Harshaw is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 83% 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 Oct 3, 2018.
Harshaw has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 1986.
Harshaw has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harshaw was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 25, 1950), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54529 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harshaw, WI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Harshaw has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54529 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Harshaw, WI area (ZIP 54529). 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 →