Cambridge, WI (ZIP 53523) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 18 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $186.9M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (57 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (35%) 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 $170.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $98K in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
Cambridge has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2015.
Cambridge has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K 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 Jan 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambridge was Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $137.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $22.6M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 1996 also caused significant damage ($8.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53523 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambridge, WI, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cambridge (ZIP 53523) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Cambridge has 15 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53523 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $137.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $186.9M in property damage in the Cambridge, WI area (ZIP 53523). 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 →