Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Cambria, WI area (ZIP 53923). These include 30 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (30 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $44K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $24.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2010.
Cambria has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $785K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Cambria 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 Feb 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambria was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $23.9M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Aug 3, 2004), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53923 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambria, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Cambria (ZIP 53923) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Cambria has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53923 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $23.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43M in property damage in the Cambria, WI area (ZIP 53923). 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 →