Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Westby, WI area (ZIP 54667). These include 36 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Westby is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $279.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (77%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Westby has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $975K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2005.
Westby has experienced 7 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $239K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
Westby has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Westby has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westby was Flash Flood on Sep 22, 2016, which caused $8.9M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Aug 19, 2007), causing $3.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 19, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54667 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westby, WI, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $279.3K in property damage.
Yes, Westby (ZIP 54667) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Westby has 8 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 $975K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54667 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 22, 2016. This event caused $8.9M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the Westby, WI area (ZIP 54667). 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 →