New Berlin, WI (ZIP 53151) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 153 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
New Berlin has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $161K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
New Berlin has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
New Berlin has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
New Berlin has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Berlin was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2009, which caused $13.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2006), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53151 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Berlin, WI, with 60 events documented.
Yes, New Berlin (ZIP 53151) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
New Berlin has 7 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53151 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2009. This event caused $13.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.3M in property damage in the New Berlin, WI area (ZIP 53151). 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 →