Bear Creek, WI (ZIP 54922) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2025.
Bear Creek has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Bear Creek has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $261K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bear Creek was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 5, 2024), causing $260K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54922 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bear Creek, WI, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Bear Creek (ZIP 54922) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $261K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
Bear Creek has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54922 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Bear Creek, WI area (ZIP 54922). 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 →