New Franken, WI (ZIP 54229) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 extreme cold events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2025.
New Franken has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
New Franken has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
New Franken has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $669.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
New Franken has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1979.
New Franken has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 31, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Franken was Flash Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (Apr 28, 2020), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54229 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Franken, WI, with 19 events documented.
Yes, New Franken (ZIP 54229) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
New Franken has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54229 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the New Franken, WI area (ZIP 54229). 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 →