ZIP code 53147, covering Lake Geneva, WI, has 107 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (60 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% 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 $18.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $36.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Lake Geneva 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.
Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva 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 Jun 12, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53147 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 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 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Geneva, WI, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Lake Geneva (ZIP 53147) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Lake Geneva has 14 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 $18.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53147 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 $59.5M in property damage in the Lake Geneva, WI area (ZIP 53147). 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 →