Rochester, WI (ZIP 53167) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rochester is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $58.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Rochester 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.
Rochester has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
Rochester 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.
Rochester has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rochester was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 12, 2017), causing $23.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53167 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochester, WI, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Rochester (ZIP 53167) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Rochester has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53167 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 $60M in property damage in the Rochester, WI area (ZIP 53167). 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 →