Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Eau Claire, WI area (ZIP 54703). These include 78 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 84 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eau Claire is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.6M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 2019.
Eau Claire has experienced 8 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2002.
Eau Claire has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
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 EF3 Tornado on Sep 24, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 22, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 4, 1958 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54703 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eau Claire, WI, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Eau Claire (ZIP 54703) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Eau Claire has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $16.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54703 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 2019. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.8M in property damage in the Eau Claire, WI area (ZIP 54703). 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 →