Delavan, WI (ZIP 53115) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $32.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Delavan has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Delavan has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delavan was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2008), causing $4.8M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53115 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delavan, WI, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Delavan (ZIP 53115) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Delavan has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53115 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 1996. This event caused $24.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.3M in property damage in the Delavan, WI area (ZIP 53115). 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 →