Wauzeka, WI (ZIP 53826) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $858.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $15.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2021.
Wauzeka has experienced 3 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 $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Wauzeka has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2010.
Wauzeka has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Wauzeka has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wauzeka was Flash Flood on Jun 22, 2013, which caused $7.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53826 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wauzeka, WI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $858.5K in property damage.
Yes, Wauzeka (ZIP 53826) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2021.
Wauzeka has 3 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 $480K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53826 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 22, 2013. This event caused $7.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Wauzeka, WI area (ZIP 53826). 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 →