ZIP code 54701, covering Eau Claire, WI, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Eau Claire has experienced 10 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Eau Claire has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1996.
Eau Claire has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2015.
Eau Claire has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2019.
Eau Claire has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eau Claire was Winter Storm on Mar 22, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 15, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 15, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54701 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eau Claire, WI, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Eau Claire (ZIP 54701) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $551K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2015.
Eau Claire has 10 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 $10.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54701 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 22, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.4M in property damage in the Eau Claire, WI area (ZIP 54701). 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 →