ZIP code 53006, covering South Byron, WI, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $125.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $54.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $70M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
South Byron has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $30K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
South Byron has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $331K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
South Byron has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Byron was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $67.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jul 18, 1996), causing $40.4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 23, 2004 also caused significant damage ($8.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53006 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Byron, WI, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, South Byron (ZIP 53006) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
South Byron has 20 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 $54.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53006 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $67.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125.1M in property damage in the South Byron, WI area (ZIP 53006). 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 →