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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Buffalo County, WI
Omega Exteriors serves Buffalo County, Wisconsin, from its Eau Claire office, about 31 miles from the center of the county. Buffalo County has 13,341 residents in 5,692 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Eau Claire office at (715) 716-7137 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Buffalo County
The 8 Buffalo County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Buffalo County we serve 8 cities and communities: Alma, Buffalo City, Cochrane, Fountain City, Gilmanton, Mondovi, Nelson and Waumandee.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | 418 | 54610 | 55 within 10 mi | Rochester (34 mi) |
| Buffalo City | 463 | 54622 | 46 within 10 mi | Rochester (34 mi) |
| Cochrane | 187 | 54622 | 44 within 10 mi | Rochester (35 mi) |
| Fountain City | 370 | 54629 | 89 within 10 mi | Rochester (41 mi) |
| Gilmanton | 59 | 54755 | 22 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (24 mi) |
| Mondovi | 1,263 | 54755 | 21 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (17 mi) |
| Nelson | 154 | 54756 | 39 within 10 mi | Rochester (35 mi) |
| Waumandee | 28 | 54622 | 29 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (35 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Buffalo County
Housing figures for Buffalo County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Buffalo County has 6,546 housing units, and 82% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 2% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 6% of the housing units.
The median home in Buffalo County was built in 1970. 65% of homes in Buffalo County were built before 1980, and 17% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 1,714 homes.
78% of occupied homes in Buffalo County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Buffalo County is valued at $197,600. Among occupied homes in Buffalo County, 19% heat with utility gas, 12% with electricity, 49% with bottled or tank gas, 7% with fuel oil and 10% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 20 | 0% |
| 2010–2019 | 291 | 4% |
| 2000–2009 | 794 | 12% |
| 1990–1999 | 697 | 11% |
| 1980–1989 | 494 | 8% |
| 1970–1979 | 979 | 15% |
| 1960–1969 | 548 | 8% |
| 1950–1959 | 542 | 8% |
| 1940–1949 | 467 | 7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,714 | 26% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Buffalo County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Buffalo County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 35 hail events, 33 thunderstorm-wind events and 6 tornadoes in Buffalo County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 2.5 inches on June 17, 2021, near Cochrane. 13 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Buffalo County was on June 19, 2025: 1.25 in hail near Nelson. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Buffalo County was on July 28, 2025, near Fountain City. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Buffalo County in that period was 72 mph. The busiest year was 2017, with 17 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Buffalo County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1.25 in |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 in |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.88 in |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2.5 in |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.75 in |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0.88 in |
| 2017 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Buffalo County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | 69 mph wind | Fountain City |
| July 28, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Cochrane |
| July 28, 2025 | 66 mph wind | Mondovi |
| July 28, 2025 | 72 mph wind | Waumandee |
| June 19, 2025 | 1.25 in hail | Nelson |
| June 19, 2025 | 1 in hail | Nelson |
| June 19, 2025 | 0.88 in hail | Buffalo City |
| June 19, 2025 | 1 in hail | Nelson |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in hail | Nelson |
| April 28, 2025 | EF1 tornado | Mondovi |
| August 29, 2024 | 69 mph wind | Gilmanton |
| August 26, 2024 | 63 mph wind | Mondovi |
| July 13, 2024 | 69 mph wind | Homer |
| July 13, 2024 | 1 in hail | Gilmanton |
| July 13, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Mondovi |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Buffalo County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Buffalo County, with the county's rank in Wisconsin.
Buffalo County scores 62.2 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 55th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Buffalo County scores 28.7 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 64th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Buffalo County scores 23.6 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 64th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Buffalo County is for tornado, at 71.2 of 100.
Buffalo County averages 37.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Buffalo County is 45.1°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 62.2 | 55th of 72 |
| Strong wind | 28.7 | 64th of 72 |
| Tornado | 71.2 | 45th of 72 |
| Winter weather | 23.6 | 64th of 72 |
| Ice storm | 40 | 36th of 72 |
| Cold wave | 55.5 | 71st of 72 |
| Lightning | 24.2 | 65th of 72 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Eau Claire office
How to reach the Eau Claire office, the nearest to the center of Buffalo County.
Our Eau Claire office is at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 31 miles from the center of Buffalo County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (715) 716-7137.
Questions
Questions about Buffalo County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Buffalo County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Buffalo County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Buffalo County from its Eau Claire office, about 31 miles away.
Which cities in Buffalo County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 8 cities and communities there: Alma, Buffalo City, Cochrane, Fountain City, Gilmanton, Mondovi, Nelson and Waumandee.
How often does hail hit Buffalo County?
NOAA lists 35 hail events in Buffalo County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 5, 2024: 1, 2023: 1, 2022: 4, 2021: 6, 2020: 1, 2019: 2, 2018: 2, 2017: 13, 2016: 0.
When was the last recorded storm near Buffalo County?
The most recent event on record in Buffalo County is 69 mph wind on July 28, 2025, near Fountain City.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Buffalo County?
NOAA lists 6 tornadoes in Buffalo County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Buffalo County?
The median home in Buffalo County was built in 1970, and 65% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Buffalo County rate for hail and wind risk?
Buffalo County scores 62.2 of 100 for hail and 28.7 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 55th and 64th of 72 Wisconsin counties.
Which office serves Buffalo County?
Our Eau Claire office at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 31 miles away.
Local work
Our work in and around Buffalo County
3 projects from Omega Exteriors in and around Buffalo County.
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