Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 53021 in Waubeka, WI. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Waubeka has experienced 3 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 1996.
Waubeka has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 3, 2010.
Waubeka has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waubeka was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 13, 2006), causing $6.3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Aug 22, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53021 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waubeka, WI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Waubeka (ZIP 53021) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
Waubeka has 3 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53021 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.4M in property damage in the Waubeka, WI area (ZIP 53021). 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 →