Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 54772 in Wheeler, WI. These include 30 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Wheeler 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.
Wheeler has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1997.
Wheeler has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheeler was EF5 Tornado on Jun 4, 1958, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54772 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheeler, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Wheeler (ZIP 54772) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Wheeler has 3 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54772 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 4, 1958. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.1M in property damage in the Wheeler, WI area (ZIP 54772). 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 →