Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Colfax, WI area (ZIP 54730). These include 36 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (36 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $55.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2022.
Colfax has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2025.
Colfax has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2014.
Colfax has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $912K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colfax was EF4 Tornado on Jul 30, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jun 4, 1958), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 24, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54730 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colfax, WI, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Colfax (ZIP 54730) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $912K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
Colfax has 11 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 $55.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54730 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 $56.4M in property damage in the Colfax, WI area (ZIP 54730). 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 →