Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Helenville, WI area (ZIP 53137). These include 30 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Helenville is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $98K in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $282.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 5, 2019.
Helenville has experienced 4 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.
Helenville 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 Jan 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helenville was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $22.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $8.3M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 13, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53137 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helenville, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Helenville (ZIP 53137) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 2019.
Helenville has 12 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 $282.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53137 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $22.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.7M in property damage in the Helenville, WI area (ZIP 53137). 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 →