Wilton, WI (ZIP 54670) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wilton is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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 hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Wilton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Wilton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 Jun 15, 2022.
Wilton 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.
Wilton 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 Wilton was EF2 Tornado on Aug 12, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 12, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54670 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilton, WI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $559K in property damage.
Yes, Wilton (ZIP 54670) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Wilton has 7 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 Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54670 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Wilton, WI area (ZIP 54670). 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 →