Fence, WI (ZIP 54120) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 extreme cold events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $275K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Fence is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Fence has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2018.
Fence has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 1979.
Fence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fence was EF1 Tornado on Jun 20, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54120 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fence, WI, with 11 events documented.
Fence has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54120 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 20, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $275K in property damage in the Fence, WI area (ZIP 54120). 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 →