Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Fremont, WI area (ZIP 54940). These include 55 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (55 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Fremont has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Fremont 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.
Fremont 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 $876K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
Fremont 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 Fremont was EF1 Tornado on Aug 6, 2013, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 1, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 10, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54940 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fremont, WI, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Fremont (ZIP 54940) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $876K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
Fremont has 12 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54940 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 2013. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Fremont, WI area (ZIP 54940). 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 →