Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 54945 in Iola, WI. These include 36 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Iola is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Iola has experienced 7 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Iola has experienced 1 flood 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 $87.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Iola has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iola was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 1, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54945 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (7 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iola, WI, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Iola (ZIP 54945) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $87.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Iola has 7 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54945 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Iola, WI area (ZIP 54945). 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 →