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53939 Kingston, WI — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kingston, WI (53939)

Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 53939 in Kingston, WI. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 8 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2012.

❄️ Blizzards

Kingston has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Kingston has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2004.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Kingston has experienced 2 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2008.

💨 Severe wind events

Kingston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Kingston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kingston was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $17.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 23, 2004), causing $1.9M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kingston, WI (53939)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53939 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 53939?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingston, WI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 53939 (Kingston) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kingston (ZIP 53939) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2004.

Has Kingston (53939) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kingston has 2 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2008.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kingston, WI?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53939 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $17.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 53939?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Kingston, WI area (ZIP 53939). 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 →

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