Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 54927 in Butte Des Morts, WI. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Butte Des Morts is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Butte Des Morts has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 1984.
Butte Des Morts 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2012.
Butte Des Morts has experienced 1 blizzard 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Butte Des Morts has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butte Des Morts was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 11, 2004 also caused significant damage ($876K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54927 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte Des Morts, WI, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Butte Des Morts (ZIP 54927) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2012.
Butte Des Morts has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54927 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Butte Des Morts, WI area (ZIP 54927). 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 →