Kiel, WI (ZIP 53042) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Kiel has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Kiel has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Kiel has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Kiel 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 Kiel was 2.5" Hail on May 12, 2000, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2008), causing $5.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 11, 2001 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53042 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kiel, WI, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50M in property damage.
Yes, Kiel (ZIP 53042) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Kiel has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53042 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 12, 2000. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.9M in property damage in the Kiel, WI area (ZIP 53042). 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 →