ZIP code 53063, covering Newton, WI, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 18 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (18 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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.
Newton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 May 17, 2020.
Newton 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.
Newton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2005.
Newton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newton 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. 2.5" Hail on Jun 27, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53063 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newton, WI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Newton (ZIP 53063) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2020.
Newton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53063 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 $33.8M in property damage in the Newton, WI area (ZIP 53063). 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 →