ZIP code 53168, covering Salem, WI, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (39%) 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 $39.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Salem has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Salem has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
Salem has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K 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 Feb 3, 2007.
Salem has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 22, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($4.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53168 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (33 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, WI, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 53168) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Salem has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53168 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 1996. This event caused $24.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.5M in property damage in the Salem, WI area (ZIP 53168). 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 →