ZIP code 54911, covering Appleton, WI, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 99 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 99 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (6%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
Appleton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Appleton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Appleton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2013.
Appleton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $280K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Appleton was Flood on Jun 16, 1996, which caused $27M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 6, 2013), causing $10M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 20, 2010 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54911 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Appleton, WI, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Appleton (ZIP 54911) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Appleton has 10 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 $28.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54911 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 16, 1996. This event caused $27M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.4M in property damage in the Appleton, WI area (ZIP 54911). 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 →