Avalon, WI (ZIP 53505) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 17 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $55K 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% 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 $22.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Avalon has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Avalon has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 26, 2019.
Avalon has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avalon was Flood on Jun 18, 1996, which caused $18.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 1966 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53505 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avalon, WI, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Avalon (ZIP 53505) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Avalon has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53505 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 18, 1996. This event caused $18.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.5M in property damage in the Avalon, WI area (ZIP 53505). 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 →