Eleva, WI (ZIP 54738) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eleva is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Eleva 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.
Eleva 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.
Eleva has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eleva was Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 22, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jul 20, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54738 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eleva, WI, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Eleva (ZIP 54738) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2018.
Eleva has 12 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54738 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 19, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Eleva, WI area (ZIP 54738). 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 →