ZIP code 54659, covering Taylor, WI, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $109.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
Taylor has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2017.
Taylor has experienced 6 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2004.
Taylor has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1996.
Taylor 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 Taylor was EF2 Tornado on Jun 26, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 20, 2017), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54659 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 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 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylor, WI, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $109.8K in property damage.
Yes, Taylor (ZIP 54659) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2017.
Taylor has 6 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54659 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 26, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Taylor, WI area (ZIP 54659). 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 →