ZIP code 53948, covering Mauston, WI, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $860.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (82%) 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2020.
Mauston has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 30, 2023.
Mauston has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Mauston has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $5K 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 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mauston was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 29, 2018), causing $4.9M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53948 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mauston, WI, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $860.3K in property damage.
Yes, Mauston (ZIP 53948) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2020.
Mauston has 19 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53948 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.9M in property damage in the Mauston, WI area (ZIP 53948). 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 →