Wentworth, WI (ZIP 54874) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 37 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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 Mar 28, 2025.
Wentworth 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.
Wentworth 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 $21.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
Wentworth has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 1980.
Wentworth 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.
Wentworth has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wentworth was Flood on Jun 20, 2012, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 6, 2001), causing $888K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54874 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wentworth, WI, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Wentworth (ZIP 54874) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2012.
Wentworth has 2 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 Sep 3, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54874 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2012. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Wentworth, WI area (ZIP 54874). 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 →