Wautoma, WI (ZIP 54982) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 37 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.5M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $28.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Wautoma has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2017.
Wautoma has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Wautoma has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wautoma was 2.8" Hail on May 12, 2000, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 11, 2004), causing $20M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 12, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54982 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wautoma, WI, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.8M in property damage.
Yes, Wautoma (ZIP 54982) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Wautoma has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54982 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 $49.5M in property damage in the Wautoma, WI area (ZIP 54982). 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 →