Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Cashton, WI area (ZIP 54619). These include 35 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cashton is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $163.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (77%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Cashton has experienced 7 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $239K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
Cashton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $639K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Cashton has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2021.
Cashton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cashton was Flash Flood on Aug 19, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $1.9M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54619 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cashton, WI, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $163.1K in property damage.
Yes, Cashton (ZIP 54619) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Cashton 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 $639K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54619 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 19, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Cashton, WI area (ZIP 54619). 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 →