ZIP code 54728, covering Chetek, WI, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2017.
Chetek has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Chetek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Chetek has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chetek was EF2 Tornado on Sep 11, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 25, 2016), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54728 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chetek, WI, with 39 events documented.
Chetek has 13 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54728 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 11, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Chetek, WI area (ZIP 54728). 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 →