Norwalk, WI (ZIP 54648) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $135.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Norwalk has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Norwalk 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.
Norwalk has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $5K 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 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwalk was Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($932K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54648 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 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 Norwalk, WI, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135.3K in property damage.
Yes, Norwalk (ZIP 54648) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Norwalk has 6 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54648 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Norwalk, WI area (ZIP 54648). 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 →