ZIP code 54140, covering Little Chute, WI, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 79 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (79 total). Of these, 5 (6%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2023.
Little Chute has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $27.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2019.
Little Chute has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Little Chute has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2013.
Little Chute 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Chute 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54140 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Chute, WI, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.4M in property damage.
Yes, Little Chute (ZIP 54140) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2019.
Little Chute has 7 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 $14.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54140 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 16, 1996. This event caused $27M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.4M in property damage in the Little Chute, WI area (ZIP 54140). 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 →