Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 54734 in Downing, WI. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Downing has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $22.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2017.
Downing 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.
Downing has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Downing was EF2 Tornado on May 16, 2017, which caused $10.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 15, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 15, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54734 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downing, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Downing has 8 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 $22.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54734 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 2017. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Downing, WI area (ZIP 54734). 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 →