ZIP code 54539, covering Lake Tomahawk, WI, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 41 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $602K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Lake Tomahawk has experienced 9 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Lake Tomahawk has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Tomahawk was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jul 16, 1997), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54539 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Tomahawk, WI, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $602K in property damage.
Lake Tomahawk has 9 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54539 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.3M in property damage in the Lake Tomahawk, WI area (ZIP 54539). 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 →