Dousman, WI (ZIP 53118) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Dousman 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.
Dousman has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $71.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Dousman has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $276K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
Dousman 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 Dousman was Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $64M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 21, 2010), causing $20.6M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53118 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (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 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dousman, WI, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Dousman (ZIP 53118) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Dousman has 20 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 $26.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53118 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $64M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.9M in property damage in the Dousman, WI area (ZIP 53118). 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 →