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53181 Twin Lakes, WI — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Twin Lakes, WI (53181)

Twin Lakes, WI (ZIP 53181) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 42 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (33%) 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 $14.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Twin Lakes has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Twin Lakes has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 11, 2016.

❄️ Blizzards

Twin Lakes has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2012.

💨 Severe wind events

Twin Lakes has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Twin Lakes was EF3 Tornado on Jan 7, 2008, which caused $13.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $4.7M in damages. Flood on Jul 12, 2017 also caused significant damage ($4M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Twin Lakes, WI (53181)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53181 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 53181?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Twin Lakes, WI, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 53181 (Twin Lakes) prone to flooding?

Yes, Twin Lakes (ZIP 53181) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

Has Twin Lakes (53181) ever been hit by a tornado?

Twin Lakes has 5 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 $14.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Twin Lakes, WI?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53181 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 7, 2008. This event caused $13.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 53181?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Twin Lakes, WI area (ZIP 53181). 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 →

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