Elkhorn, WI (ZIP 53121) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (52% 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 May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $42.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Elkhorn 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.
Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2017), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53121 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (11 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 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkhorn, WI, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Elkhorn (ZIP 53121) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Elkhorn has 16 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53121 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 $51.7M in property damage in the Elkhorn, WI area (ZIP 53121). 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 →