ZIP code 53024, covering Grafton, WI, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 86 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (44 total). 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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 13% 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.
Grafton 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.
Grafton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grafton was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 13, 2006), causing $6.3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Aug 22, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53024 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grafton, WI, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Grafton (ZIP 53024) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Grafton has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53024 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.4M in property damage in the Grafton, WI area (ZIP 53024). 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 →