Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Cumberland, WI area (ZIP 54829). These include 41 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (41 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2010.
Cumberland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2022.
Cumberland has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Cumberland 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cumberland was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 13, 1993), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54829 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cumberland, WI, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Cumberland has 13 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54829 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 1953. 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 $4.8M in property damage in the Cumberland, WI area (ZIP 54829). 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 →