ZIP code 53048, covering Knowles, WI, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Knowles has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $30K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Knowles has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $431K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Knowles has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $78.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Knowles has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knowles was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $67.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $8.6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53048 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knowles, WI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Knowles (ZIP 53048) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $78.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Knowles has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53048 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $67.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.7M in property damage in the Knowles, WI area (ZIP 53048). 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 →