Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 53157 in this area, . These include 24 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
this area has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2019.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2015.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 3, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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. Flood on Jul 12, 2017 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53157 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 24 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 53157) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2019.
this area has 4 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 $13.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53157 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 $46.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 53157). 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 →