Woodruff, WI (ZIP 54568) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 38 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Woodruff is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $552K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Woodruff has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2001.
Woodruff has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2007.
Woodruff 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodruff was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jul 16, 1997), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54568 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodruff, WI, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $552K in property damage.
Woodruff has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54568 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Woodruff, WI area (ZIP 54568). 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 →