Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Bloomer, WI area (ZIP 54724). These include 38 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 84 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (38 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Bloomer has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $28.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1981.
Bloomer has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2019.
Bloomer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2025.
Bloomer 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 Jan 15, 2009.
Bloomer has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomer was EF4 Tornado on Jul 30, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 30, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 21, 2016 also caused significant damage ($882K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54724 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 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 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomer, WI, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Bloomer (ZIP 54724) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2019.
Bloomer has 7 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54724 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 1977. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.1M in property damage in the Bloomer, WI area (ZIP 54724). 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 →