Almena, WI (ZIP 54805) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (22 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Almena has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Almena has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Almena has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Almena has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Almena was EF1 Tornado on Sep 13, 1993, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 11, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54805 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Almena, WI, with 22 events documented.
Almena has 10 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54805 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 13, 1993. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Almena, WI area (ZIP 54805). 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 →