Balsam Lake, WI (ZIP 54810) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Balsam Lake is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $99K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Balsam Lake has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Balsam Lake 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 9, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Balsam Lake was 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 19, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 26, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54810 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Balsam Lake, WI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $99K in property damage.
Balsam Lake has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54810 was 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 19, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Balsam Lake, WI area (ZIP 54810). 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 →