ZIP code 54653, covering Rockland, WI, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $670.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $37.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Rockland has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 10 (100%) 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 $726.6K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2021.
Rockland has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
Rockland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Rockland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockland was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $26.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 19, 2007), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54653 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockland, WI, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $670.8K in property damage.
Yes, Rockland (ZIP 54653) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Rockland has 3 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54653 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $26.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.9M in property damage in the Rockland, WI area (ZIP 54653). 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 →