Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the New Auburn, WI area (ZIP 54757). These include 37 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (37 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 1986.
New Auburn 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.
New Auburn has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2015.
New Auburn 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.
New Auburn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Auburn was EF4 Tornado on Jul 30, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 30, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 25, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54757 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Auburn, WI, with 37 events documented.
Yes, New Auburn (ZIP 54757) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2015.
New Auburn has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 3, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54757 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 1977. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.4M in property damage in the New Auburn, WI area (ZIP 54757). 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 →