Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 54547 in Mercer, WI. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mercer is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Mercer has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $487.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2016.
Mercer has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Mercer has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2002.
Mercer has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mercer was Flood on Apr 12, 2002, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 26, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54547 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mercer, WI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Mercer (ZIP 54547) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2002.
Mercer has 6 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 $487.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54547 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2002. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Mercer, WI area (ZIP 54547). 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 →