West Salem, WI (ZIP 54669) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (77 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
West Salem has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 10 (100%) 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 $726.6K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2021.
West Salem has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $31.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2021.
West Salem has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
West Salem has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
West Salem has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Salem was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $26.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2001), causing $1.7M in damages. Flood on Apr 12, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54669 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Salem, WI, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, West Salem (ZIP 54669) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2021.
West Salem has 10 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54669 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $26.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.2M in property damage in the West Salem, WI area (ZIP 54669). 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 →