Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Silver Lake, WI area (ZIP 53170). These include 28 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 11 (39%) 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 $38.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2018.
Silver Lake 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.
Silver Lake has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
Silver Lake 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.
Silver Lake has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silver Lake was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $4.7M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53170 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (19 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 floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver Lake, WI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38.5M in property damage.
Yes, Silver Lake (ZIP 53170) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Silver Lake has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53170 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 $39.6M in property damage in the Silver Lake, WI area (ZIP 53170). 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 →