Custer, WI (ZIP 54423) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $125K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Custer has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 1996.
Custer 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 Custer was EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 1996, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54423 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Custer, WI, with 12 events documented.
Custer has 2 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54423 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 7, 1996. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125K in property damage in the Custer, WI area (ZIP 54423). 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 →