ZIP code 54971, covering Ripon, WI, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 91 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $49M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Ripon has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Ripon has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ripon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripon was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $17.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2008), causing $17M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($13.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54971 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripon, WI, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.4M in property damage.
Yes, Ripon (ZIP 54971) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $49M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Ripon has 21 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 $18.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54971 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $17.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $85.7M in property damage in the Ripon, WI area (ZIP 54971). 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 →