ZIP code 53156, covering Palmyra, WI, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% 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 $43.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Palmyra has experienced 3 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.
Palmyra 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 Palmyra was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $22.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 21, 2010), causing $20.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2017 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53156 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (18 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, WI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 53156) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Palmyra has 14 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 $23.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53156 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 $67.7M in property damage in the Palmyra, WI area (ZIP 53156). 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 →