Nelson, WI (ZIP 54756) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nelson is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $217.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Nelson has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2005.
Nelson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 2016.
Nelson has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $569K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nelson was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 1996, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 11, 2016), causing $4.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 9, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54756 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nelson, WI, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $217.6K in property damage.
Yes, Nelson (ZIP 54756) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Nelson has 6 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54756 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 19, 1996. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Nelson, WI area (ZIP 54756). 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 →