Hamburg, WI (ZIP 54411) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (33 total). 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 $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Hamburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Hamburg has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $15.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Hamburg has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $124.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Hamburg 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 Feb 3, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamburg was Winter Weather on May 7, 2010, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 10, 2011), causing $10.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 19, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54411 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamburg, WI, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.5K in property damage.
Yes, Hamburg (ZIP 54411) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Hamburg has 14 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 $17.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54411 was Winter Weather, which occurred on May 7, 2010. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.8M in property damage in the Hamburg, WI area (ZIP 54411). 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 →