Amberg, WI (ZIP 54102) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $878.3K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (8 total). 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 $877K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Amberg has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Amberg has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amberg was EF3 Tornado on May 28, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 3, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54102 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amberg, WI, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $877K in property damage.
Yes, Amberg (ZIP 54102) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2002.
Amberg 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 $877K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54102 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $878.3K in property damage in the Amberg, WI area (ZIP 54102). 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 →