Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 54541 in Laona, WI. These include 22 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $625K.
The dominant hazard type for Laona is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2022.
Laona has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Laona has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laona was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 1972, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 10, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54541 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laona, WI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Laona has 4 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54541 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 1972. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $625K in property damage in the Laona, WI area (ZIP 54541). 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 →