Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Iron Ridge, WI area (ZIP 53035). These include 21 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Iron Ridge is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $217K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Iron Ridge has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $33.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Iron Ridge has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Iron Ridge has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $12K 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 Jan 21, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iron Ridge was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $22.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $11.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 18, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53035 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iron Ridge, WI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Iron Ridge (ZIP 53035) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Iron Ridge has 12 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53035 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $22.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.7M in property damage in the Iron Ridge, WI area (ZIP 53035). 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 →