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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Polk County, WI
Omega Exteriors serves Polk County, Wisconsin, from its Eau Claire office, about 64 miles from the center of the county. Polk County has 45,327 residents in 18,829 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 Polk County
The 3 Polk County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Polk County we serve 3 cities and communities: Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery | 1,325 | 54001 | 22 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (54 mi) |
| Clayton | 157 | 54004 | 23 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (48 mi) |
| Clear Lake | 432 | 54005 | 27 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (48 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Polk County
Housing figures for Polk County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Polk County has 24,377 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 Polk County was built in 1980. 50% of homes in Polk County were built before 1980, and 24% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 2000–2009, with 4,212 homes.
81% of occupied homes in Polk County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Polk County is valued at $241,200. Among occupied homes in Polk County, 33% heat with utility gas, 14% with electricity, 42% with bottled or tank gas, 2% with fuel oil and 8% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 202 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1,336 | 5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4,212 | 17% |
| 1990–1999 | 3,760 | 15% |
| 1980–1989 | 2,742 | 11% |
| 1970–1979 | 3,721 | 15% |
| 1960–1969 | 1,752 | 7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1,895 | 8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1,209 | 5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3,548 | 15% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Polk County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Polk 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 25 hail events, 43 thunderstorm-wind events and 7 tornadoes in Polk 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 2.75 inches on July 30, 2024, near Clear Lake. 5 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Polk County was on June 19, 2025: 0.75 in hail near Osceola. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Polk County was on May 15, 2025, near Luck. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Polk County in that period was 92 mph. The busiest year was 2024, with 16 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
Polk 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 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2024 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2.75 in |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2022 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1.5 in |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.25 in |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2.75 in |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
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 Polk County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | 0.75 in hail | Osceola |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph wind | Luck |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph wind | Milltown |
| May 15, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Frederic |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph wind | Luck |
| April 17, 2025 | 1 in hail | Dresser |
| September 19, 2024 | 1.25 in hail | Osceola |
| September 19, 2024 | 0.88 in hail | Centuria |
| September 19, 2024 | 1 in hail | Balsam Lake |
| August 29, 2024 | 60 mph wind | Balsam Lake |
| August 27, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Amery |
| July 30, 2024 | 1.5 in hail | Amery |
| July 30, 2024 | 2.75 in hail | Clear Lake |
| July 30, 2024 | 1 in hail | Clear Lake |
| June 18, 2024 | EF1 tornado | Dresser |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Polk County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Polk County, with the county's rank in Wisconsin.
Polk County scores 88.4 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 27th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Polk County scores 88.9 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 7th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Polk County scores 56.2 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 30th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Polk County is for cold wave, at 90.4 of 100.
Polk County averages 33.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Polk County is 42.9°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 88.4 | 27th of 72 |
| Strong wind | 88.9 | 7th of 72 |
| Tornado | 77.6 | 31st of 72 |
| Winter weather | 56.2 | 30th of 72 |
| Ice storm | 43.6 | 29th of 72 |
| Cold wave | 90.4 | 30th of 72 |
| Lightning | 71.1 | 26th 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 Polk County.
Our Eau Claire office is at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 64 miles from the center of Polk County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (715) 716-7137.
Questions
Questions about Polk County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Polk County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Polk County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Polk County from its Eau Claire office, about 64 miles away.
Which cities in Polk County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 3 cities and communities there: Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake.
How often does hail hit Polk County?
NOAA lists 25 hail events in Polk County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 2, 2024: 7, 2023: 2, 2022: 3, 2021: 2, 2020: 4, 2019: 0, 2018: 4, 2017: 1, 2016: 0.
When was the last recorded storm near Polk County?
The most recent event on record in Polk County is 0.75 in hail on June 19, 2025, near Osceola.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Polk County?
NOAA lists 7 tornadoes in Polk County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Polk County?
The median home in Polk County was built in 1980, and 50% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Polk County rate for hail and wind risk?
Polk County scores 88.4 of 100 for hail and 88.9 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 27th and 7th of 72 Wisconsin counties.
Which office serves Polk County?
Our Eau Claire office at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 64 miles away.
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