Thorp, WI (ZIP 54771) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Thorp is hailstorms, with 39 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 $573.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Thorp has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $141K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
Thorp has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Thorp has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thorp 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 54771 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thorp, WI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $573.4K in property damage.
Yes, Thorp (ZIP 54771) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Thorp 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54771 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 $13.8M in property damage in the Thorp, WI area (ZIP 54771). 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 →