Saxon, WI (ZIP 54559) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Saxon is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2020.
Saxon has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Saxon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saxon was Flood on Apr 12, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2016), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54559 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saxon, WI, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5K in property damage.
Yes, Saxon (ZIP 54559) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54559 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.2M in property damage in the Saxon, WI area (ZIP 54559). 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 →