ZIP code 54773, covering Whitehall, WI, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $405K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Whitehall has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2017.
Whitehall has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Whitehall has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $134.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2006.
Whitehall has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 9, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitehall was EF2 Tornado on Jun 26, 1969, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 20, 2017), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 16, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54773 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitehall, WI, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Whitehall (ZIP 54773) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2017.
Whitehall has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54773 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 26, 1969. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Whitehall, WI area (ZIP 54773). 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 →