Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the New London, WI area (ZIP 54961). These include 55 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (55 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
New London has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
New London 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 $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for New London 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. EF2 Tornado on Aug 6, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54961 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New London, WI, with 55 events documented.
Yes, New London (ZIP 54961) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
New London has 15 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54961 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 $7.4M in property damage in the New London, WI area (ZIP 54961). 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 →