Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Menomonie, WI area (ZIP 54751). These include 66 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.9M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (66 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $56.5M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2022.
Menomonie has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Menomonie 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.
Menomonie has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Menomonie 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. EF2 Tornado on Sep 12, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54751 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Menomonie, WI, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Menomonie (ZIP 54751) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
Menomonie has 14 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 $56.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54751 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 $57.9M in property damage in the Menomonie, WI area (ZIP 54751). 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 →