Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Hudson, WI area (ZIP 54016). These include 78 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 78 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (5%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Hudson has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Hudson has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2009.
Hudson 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 $20K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Hudson has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hudson was 2.8" Hail on May 1, 2001, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Aug 24, 2006), causing $10M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 11, 2005 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54016 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hudson, WI, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33M in property damage.
Yes, Hudson (ZIP 54016) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Hudson has 8 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54016 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 1, 2001. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.9M in property damage in the Hudson, WI area (ZIP 54016). 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 →