Oconto, WI (ZIP 54153) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $735K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Oconto is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2023.
Oconto has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2020.
Oconto has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oconto was Flood on Dec 30, 2019, which caused $384K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 30, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54153 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oconto, WI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Oconto (ZIP 54153) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $480K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2020.
Oconto has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54153 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 30, 2019. This event caused $384K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $735K in property damage in the Oconto, WI area (ZIP 54153). 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 →