Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 54538 in Lac Du Flambeau, WI. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lac Du Flambeau is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Lac Du Flambeau has experienced 4 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1991.
Lac Du Flambeau has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2013.
Lac Du Flambeau has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lac Du Flambeau was EF3 Tornado on Jun 8, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 27, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54538 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lac Du Flambeau, WI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Lac Du Flambeau (ZIP 54538) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
Lac Du Flambeau has 4 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54538 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Lac Du Flambeau, WI area (ZIP 54538). 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 →