Alvin, WI (ZIP 54542) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Alvin has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2020.
Alvin has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 2, 2018.
Alvin has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alvin was EF1 Tornado on Aug 15, 1978, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54542 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvin, WI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Alvin (ZIP 54542) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
Alvin has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54542 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 15, 1978. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47K in property damage in the Alvin, WI area (ZIP 54542). 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 →