Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 53007 in Butler, WI. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $40M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Butler 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 $161K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Butler has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1985.
Butler has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Butler has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2010, which caused $24.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 10, 2025 also caused significant damage ($5.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53007 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, WI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Butler (ZIP 53007) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Butler has 6 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53007 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2010. This event caused $24.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.6M in property damage in the Butler, WI area (ZIP 53007). 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 →