Western Wisconsin Derecho - Property Damage (1980 Estimates)

Property Damage (1980 Estimates)

  • Total damage was estimated at $159,522,650. This highly localized damage estimate significantly exceeds all more recent natural disasters, such as the 2007 Midwest flooding, which affected six Midwestern states.
    • Eau Claire County: $60,983,650
    • Dunn County: $38,572,000
    • Pierce County: $29,557,000
    • Chippewa County: $10,675,000
    • Public property: $7,359,500
    • Timber Losses: $14,518,000

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