Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Genoa City, WI area (ZIP 53128). These include 46 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Genoa City is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (34%) 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 $42M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Genoa City 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.
Genoa City has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2015.
Genoa City has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
Genoa City 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 Genoa City was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 7, 2008), causing $13.7M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($4.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53128 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (29 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Genoa City, WI, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Genoa City (ZIP 53128) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Genoa City has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $14.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53128 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 $58.2M in property damage in the Genoa City, WI area (ZIP 53128). 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 →