Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Oshkosh, WI area (ZIP 54904). These include 56 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 123 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2010.
Oshkosh has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $24.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Oshkosh has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Oshkosh has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Oshkosh 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 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oshkosh was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008, which caused $23.1M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (May 12, 2000), causing $10.4M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54904 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oshkosh, WI, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Oshkosh (ZIP 54904) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Oshkosh has 12 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54904 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2008. This event caused $23.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.2M in property damage in the Oshkosh, WI area (ZIP 54904). 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 →