Oak Creek, WI (ZIP 53154) has experienced 179 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 42 extreme cold events, and 21 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.3M. These events have resulted in 98 recorded deaths and 273 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (36% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 47 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $221K in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $72M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Oak Creek has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Creek was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $60M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (Jan 11, 2020), causing $10.7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 8, 2000 also caused significant damage ($4.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53154 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), extreme cold events (42 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (20 events), extreme heat events (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Creek, WI, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Oak Creek (ZIP 53154) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Oak Creek has 8 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53154 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.3M in property damage in the Oak Creek, WI area (ZIP 53154). 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 →