Caroline, WI (ZIP 54928) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2012.
Caroline has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2015.
Caroline 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caroline was Flood on Jun 16, 1996, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54928 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caroline, WI, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Caroline (ZIP 54928) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 1996.
Caroline has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54928 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 16, 1996. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.9M in property damage in the Caroline, WI area (ZIP 54928). 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 →