Federal records document 138 natural disaster events in the Trempealeau, WI area (ZIP 54661). These include 96 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Trempealeau is hailstorms, with 96 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $54.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) 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 $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% 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.
Trempealeau has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Trempealeau has experienced 2 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 20, 1998.
Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau was 2.5" Hail on Jun 2, 2020, which caused $45.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2007), causing $12.4M in damages. Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($6.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54661 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trempealeau, WI, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54.3M in property damage.
Yes, Trempealeau (ZIP 54661) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Trempealeau has 9 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54661 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 2, 2020. This event caused $45.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.4M in property damage in the Trempealeau, WI area (ZIP 54661). 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 →