Melrose, WI (ZIP 54642) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $174.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 25, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $405K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Melrose has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2017.
Melrose has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $277K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 1998.
Melrose has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melrose was Flash Flood on Jul 20, 2017, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 20, 2017), causing $3.4M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54642 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melrose, WI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $174.5K in property damage.
Yes, Melrose (ZIP 54642) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 25, 2023.
Melrose has 7 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54642 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 20, 2017. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Melrose, WI area (ZIP 54642). 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 →