ZIP code 53090, covering Zcta 53090, WI, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.2M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% 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 $21.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Zcta 53090 has experienced 10 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 $26.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2004.
Zcta 53090 has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Zcta 53090 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 Zcta 53090 was EF4 Tornado on Apr 4, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $9M in damages. 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998 also caused significant damage ($8.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53090 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 53090, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 53090 (ZIP 53090) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
Zcta 53090 has 10 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 $26.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53090 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.2M in property damage in the Zcta 53090, WI area (ZIP 53090). 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 →