Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 54864 in Poplar, WI. These include 16 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Poplar is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Poplar has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2020.
Poplar has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Poplar has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 Dec 18, 2016.
Poplar has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $888K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poplar was Flood on Apr 6, 2001, which caused $888K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 16, 2023), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54864 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poplar, WI, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Poplar (ZIP 54864) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $888K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Poplar has 3 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54864 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2001. This event caused $888K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Poplar, WI area (ZIP 54864). 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 →