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54130 Kaukauna, WI — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kaukauna, WI (54130)

Federal records document 153 natural disaster events in the Kaukauna, WI area (ZIP 54130). These include 113 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 113 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Kaukauna has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $27.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

Kaukauna has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $280K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kaukauna was Flood on Jun 16, 1996, which caused $27M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 23, 2004), causing $6.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 10, 2011 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kaukauna, WI (54130)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54130 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (113 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 54130?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kaukauna, WI, with 113 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.5M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 54130 (Kaukauna) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kaukauna (ZIP 54130) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2019.

Has Kaukauna (54130) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kaukauna has 18 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 $18.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kaukauna, WI?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54130 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 16, 1996. This event caused $27M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 54130?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.7M in property damage in the Kaukauna, WI area (ZIP 54130). 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 →

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