Junction City, WI (ZIP 54443) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Junction City is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jul 30, 2024.
Junction City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Junction City has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Junction City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Junction City was Flash Flood on Sep 23, 2010, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54443 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Junction City, WI, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Junction City (ZIP 54443) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Junction City has 5 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54443 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 23, 2010. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Junction City, WI area (ZIP 54443). 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 →