Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 54873 in Barnes, WI. These include 29 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barnes is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Barnes has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $752.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
Barnes has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Barnes 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.
Barnes has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $918K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Barnes 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnes 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 54873 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnes, WI, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Barnes (ZIP 54873) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $918K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Barnes has 7 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 $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54873 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 $2M in property damage in the Barnes, WI area (ZIP 54873). 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 →