Kohler, WI (ZIP 53044) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $110K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Kohler has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $8K 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 Dec 21, 2008.
Kohler has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 1998.
Kohler has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $351K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kohler was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $15.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53044 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (11 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kohler, WI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Kohler (ZIP 53044) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Kohler has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $351K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53044 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5M in property damage in the Kohler, WI area (ZIP 53044). 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 →