Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the West Bend, WI area (ZIP 53095). These include 53 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.3M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 111 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Bend is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $20.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
West Bend has experienced 4 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2007.
West Bend has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.7M 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 Nov 17, 2013.
West Bend 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 West Bend 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 53095 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Bend, WI, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, West Bend (ZIP 53095) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
West Bend has 4 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53095 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 $64.3M in property damage in the West Bend, WI area (ZIP 53095). 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 →