Plymouth, WI (ZIP 53073) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 hailstorms, 16 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (28% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $110K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $33.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Plymouth has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Plymouth has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Plymouth has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $8K 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 Dec 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plymouth was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $15.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53073 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plymouth, WI, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Plymouth (ZIP 53073) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Plymouth has 8 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53073 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.9M in property damage in the Plymouth, WI area (ZIP 53073). 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 →