Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Sturgeon Bay, WI area (ZIP 54235). These include 39 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (68% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
Sturgeon Bay has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 1998.
Sturgeon Bay has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Sturgeon Bay has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $221K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Sturgeon Bay has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Sturgeon Bay has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sturgeon Bay was EF3 Tornado on Aug 23, 1998, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jul 14, 2014), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54235 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sturgeon Bay, WI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Sturgeon Bay (ZIP 54235) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $221K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Sturgeon Bay has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54235 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 23, 1998. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Sturgeon Bay, WI area (ZIP 54235). 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 →