ZIP code 54740, covering Elmwood, WI, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 41 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Elmwood has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2015.
Elmwood has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
Elmwood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmwood was EF2 Tornado on Sep 12, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 14, 2009), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54740 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmwood, WI, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Elmwood (ZIP 54740) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
Elmwood has 9 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 Jul 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54740 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 12, 1982. 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 $5.8M in property damage in the Elmwood, WI area (ZIP 54740). 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 →