ZIP code 54638, covering Kendall, WI, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (42% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $975.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $559K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $35M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Kendall has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2000.
Kendall 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 Dec 29, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kendall was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $28.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 12, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 12, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54638 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kendall, WI, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $975.5K in property damage.
Yes, Kendall (ZIP 54638) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Kendall has 11 recorded tornado events 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54638 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $28.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.9M in property damage in the Kendall, WI area (ZIP 54638). 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 →