Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 54732 in Cornell, WI. These include 19 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cornell is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Cornell has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 1982.
Cornell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2009.
Cornell has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Cornell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cornell was EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54732 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cornell, WI, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Cornell (ZIP 54732) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Cornell 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54732 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Cornell, WI area (ZIP 54732). 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 →