Black River Fall, WI (ZIP 54615) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (67 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2010.
Black River Fall has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $377K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 1998.
Black River Fall has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $561K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2025.
Black River Fall has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black River Fall was Flood on Jul 20, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 20, 2017), causing $4.2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 23, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54615 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black River Fall, WI, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Black River Fall (ZIP 54615) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
Black River Fall has 14 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54615 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 20, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Black River Fall, WI area (ZIP 54615). 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 →