Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 54943 in Hancock, WI. These include 29 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2022.
Hancock has experienced 8 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Hancock has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Hancock has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2013.
Hancock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Hancock 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 Dec 24, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hancock was 2.8" Hail on May 12, 2000, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 29, 1992), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54943 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hancock, WI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hancock (ZIP 54943) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Hancock has 8 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54943 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 12, 2000. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.5M in property damage in the Hancock, WI area (ZIP 54943). 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 →