Fairchild, WI (ZIP 54741) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fairchild is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 58% 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 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Fairchild has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
Fairchild 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.
Fairchild has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Fairchild 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairchild was Winter Storm on Mar 22, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 26, 1969), causing $2.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Aug 5, 2019 also caused significant damage ($925K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54741 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairchild, WI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Fairchild (ZIP 54741) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
Fairchild has 11 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54741 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 22, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Fairchild, WI area (ZIP 54741). 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 →