Scandinavia, WI (ZIP 54977) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $775K. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Scandinavia has experienced 4 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 $775K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 1992.
Scandinavia 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 Scandinavia was EF4 Tornado on Sep 26, 1951, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 8, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54977 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scandinavia, WI, with 28 events documented.
Scandinavia has 4 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54977 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 26, 1951. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $775K in property damage in the Scandinavia, WI area (ZIP 54977). 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 →