Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 53962 in Union Center, WI. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $865K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Union Center has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $31.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Union Center 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.
Union Center 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.
Union Center has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1979.
Union Center has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union Center was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $28.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($934.3K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53962 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Center, WI, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $865K in property damage.
Yes, Union Center (ZIP 53962) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Union Center has 3 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53962 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $28.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.1M in property damage in the Union Center, WI area (ZIP 53962). 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 →