Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 54545 in Manitowish Water, WI. These include 8 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $275K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 8 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2022.
Manitowish Water has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 1973.
Manitowish Water 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.
Manitowish Water has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manitowish Water was EF1 Tornado on Jun 26, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54545 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manitowish Water, WI, with 8 events documented.
Manitowish Water has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54545 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 26, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $275K in property damage in the Manitowish Water, WI area (ZIP 54545). 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 →