Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Soldiers Grove, WI area (ZIP 54655). These include 31 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Soldiers Grove is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $321K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (78%) 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 $33.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Soldiers Grove has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2009.
Soldiers Grove has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 1998.
Soldiers Grove has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2010.
Soldiers Grove has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Soldiers Grove was Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $8.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2018), causing $4.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 18, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54655 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Soldiers Grove, WI, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $321K in property damage.
Yes, Soldiers Grove (ZIP 54655) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Soldiers Grove 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54655 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $8.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37M in property damage in the Soldiers Grove, WI area (ZIP 54655). 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 →