ZIP code 54430 in Elton, WI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 5 hailstorms, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (63% 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 Sep 30, 2019.
Elton has experienced 1 flood 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
Elton has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
Elton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elton was EF3 Tornado on Jun 7, 2007, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 28, 2004), causing $1M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 16, 1997 also caused significant damage ($510K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54430 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elton, WI, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Elton (ZIP 54430) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2004.
Elton has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54430 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 2007. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Elton, WI area (ZIP 54430). 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 →