Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 54891 in Washburn, WI. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $118K. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Washburn is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Washburn has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $118K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Washburn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
Washburn has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2010.
Washburn has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2008.
Washburn has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 27, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washburn was Flash Flood on Jun 18, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54891 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washburn, WI, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Washburn (ZIP 54891) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54891 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 18, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $118K in property damage in the Washburn, WI area (ZIP 54891). 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 →