Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 53526 in Cobb, WI. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Cobb has experienced 6 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2024.
Cobb has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Cobb has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2014.
Cobb has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 5, 2007.
Cobb has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cobb was EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 2014, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $2M in damages. 2" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53526 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cobb, WI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $830K in property damage.
Yes, Cobb (ZIP 53526) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2008.
Cobb has 4 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53526 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 29, 2014. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Cobb, WI area (ZIP 53526). 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 →