Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 54819 in Bruce, WI. These include 30 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. A total of 29 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bruce is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Bruce has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2002.
Bruce has experienced 1 flood on record. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 4, 2005.
Bruce has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bruce was EF3 Tornado on Sep 2, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 12, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54819 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (5 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bruce, WI, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Bruce (ZIP 54819) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 4, 2005.
Bruce has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54819 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 2, 2002. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Bruce, WI area (ZIP 54819). 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 →