Wabeno, WI (ZIP 54566) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $350K.
With 14 recorded incidents (88% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2022.
Wabeno has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 1972.
Wabeno has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wabeno was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 1972, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54566 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wabeno, WI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Wabeno has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54566 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 $350K in property damage in the Wabeno, WI area (ZIP 54566). 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 →