Winneconne, WI (ZIP 54986) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (70% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Winneconne has experienced 6 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Winneconne has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Winneconne has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2012.
Winneconne has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Winneconne has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winneconne was 2" Hail on May 12, 2000, which caused $10.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54986 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winneconne, WI, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.4M in property damage.
Yes, Winneconne (ZIP 54986) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2012.
Winneconne has 6 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 Apr 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54986 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 12, 2000. This event caused $10.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.9M in property damage in the Winneconne, WI area (ZIP 54986). 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 →