Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Sussex, WI area (ZIP 53089). These include 52 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sussex is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $19.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Sussex 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.
Sussex 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1991.
Sussex has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2016.
Sussex 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 Sussex was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $6M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 13, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53089 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sussex, WI, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.8M in property damage.
Yes, Sussex (ZIP 53089) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Sussex 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53089 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.8M in property damage in the Sussex, WI area (ZIP 53089). 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 →