Stanley, WI (ZIP 54768) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stanley is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 57% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $502K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Stanley has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Stanley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Stanley 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 Jan 15, 2009.
Stanley has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanley was EF2 Tornado on Sep 2, 2002, which caused $3.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 26, 1969), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 4, 1958 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54768 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanley, WI, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $502K in property damage.
Yes, Stanley (ZIP 54768) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Stanley has 17 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54768 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 2, 2002. This event caused $3.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Stanley, WI area (ZIP 54768). 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 →