ZIP code 53951, covering North Freedom, WI, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $404K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
North Freedom has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $332K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
North Freedom has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2005.
North Freedom has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K 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 Dec 21, 2008.
North Freedom has experienced 1 extreme heat event 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Freedom was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $12.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 4, 1994), causing $5.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 18, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53951 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Freedom, WI, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $404K in property damage.
Yes, North Freedom (ZIP 53951) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
North Freedom has 9 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53951 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $12.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.6M in property damage in the North Freedom, WI area (ZIP 53951). 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 →