Germantown, WI (ZIP 53022) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (62%) 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 $230.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Germantown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2007.
Germantown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2016.
Germantown has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Germantown was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $89M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $78M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2010 also caused significant damage ($24.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53022 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (29 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Germantown, WI, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.4M in property damage.
Yes, Germantown (ZIP 53022) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Germantown has 4 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53022 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $89M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250.1M in property damage in the Germantown, WI area (ZIP 53022). 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 →