Montello, WI (ZIP 53949) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Montello is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $24M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 18, 2019.
Montello has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Montello has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Montello has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K 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 Jan 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montello was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $11.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $10.8M in damages. Flood on Aug 29, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53949 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montello, WI, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Montello (ZIP 53949) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 18, 2019.
Montello has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53949 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $11.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.8M in property damage in the Montello, WI area (ZIP 53949). 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 →