Bancroft, WI (ZIP 54921) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bancroft is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Bancroft has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Bancroft has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bancroft was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 23, 2010), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54921 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bancroft, WI, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41K in property damage.
Yes, Bancroft (ZIP 54921) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Bancroft has 11 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54921 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Bancroft, WI area (ZIP 54921). 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 →