Amherst Junction, WI (ZIP 54407) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $300K.
The dominant hazard type for Amherst Junction is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Amherst Junction has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 1992.
Amherst Junction has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amherst Junction was EF2 Tornado on Dec 1, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54407 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amherst Junction, WI, with 18 events documented.
Amherst Junction has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54407 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 1, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $300K in property damage in the Amherst Junction, WI area (ZIP 54407). 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 →