Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Wonewoc, WI area (ZIP 53968). These include 43 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (72%) 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 $57.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Wonewoc 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.
Wonewoc 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.
Wonewoc 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 Wonewoc was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $28.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $12.1M in damages. Flood on Aug 29, 2018 also caused significant damage ($4.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53968 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 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 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wonewoc, WI, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Wonewoc (ZIP 53968) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Wonewoc has 11 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53968 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 $60.7M in property damage in the Wonewoc, WI area (ZIP 53968). 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 →