Kenosha, WI (ZIP 53142) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 25 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 $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $89K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $28.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Kenosha has experienced 10 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 $920K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2014.
Kenosha has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Nov 16, 2017.
Kenosha has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 7, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenosha was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2009, which caused $12.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $11M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($7.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53142 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenosha, WI, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Kenosha (ZIP 53142) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Kenosha has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 7, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53142 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2009. This event caused $12.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.1M in property damage in the Kenosha, WI area (ZIP 53142). 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 →