Winchester, WI (ZIP 54557) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 11 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 11 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2022.
Winchester 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.
Winchester 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.
Winchester 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 Winchester 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 54557 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winchester, WI, with 11 events documented.
Winchester 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 54557 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 Winchester, WI area (ZIP 54557). 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 →