Markesan, WI (ZIP 53946) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Markesan is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. 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 $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (25%) 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 $20.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Markesan has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Markesan 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.
Markesan 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Markesan was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $17.7M in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 28, 2018), causing $7.6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53946 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Markesan, WI, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29K in property damage.
Yes, Markesan (ZIP 53946) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Markesan has 24 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 $20.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53946 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.7M in property damage in the Markesan, WI area (ZIP 53946). 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 →