Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Van Dyne, WI area (ZIP 54979). These include 16 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (16 total). 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Van Dyne has experienced 9 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2001.
Van Dyne has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Van Dyne has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $70.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Van Dyne has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
Van Dyne has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Van Dyne was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $67.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54979 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Dyne, WI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Van Dyne (ZIP 54979) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2020.
Van Dyne has 9 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54979 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $67.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.7M in property damage in the Van Dyne, WI area (ZIP 54979). 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 →