Bayfield, WI (ZIP 54814) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Bayfield has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Bayfield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $471K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Bayfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2010.
Bayfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2008.
Bayfield has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 27, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bayfield was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 30, 2006, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2005), causing $345K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54814 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bayfield, WI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Bayfield (ZIP 54814) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $471K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54814 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 30, 2006. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Bayfield, WI area (ZIP 54814). 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 →