Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 54749 in Knapp, WI. These include 24 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.1M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (73% 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 Aug 11, 2023.
Knapp has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $50.8M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1997.
Knapp 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knapp was EF5 Tornado on Jun 4, 1958, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jun 4, 1958), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 30, 1994 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54749 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knapp, WI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Knapp has 6 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 $50.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54749 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 4, 1958. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.1M in property damage in the Knapp, WI area (ZIP 54749). 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 →