Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 54817 in Birchwood, WI. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $510K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Birchwood has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Birchwood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birchwood was EF2 Tornado on Jul 4, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 22, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54817 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birchwood, WI, with 28 events documented.
Birchwood has 4 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54817 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $510K in property damage in the Birchwood, WI area (ZIP 54817). 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 →