Springfield, WI (ZIP 53176) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Springfield is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Springfield 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.
Springfield has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2004.
Springfield 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.
Springfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2015.
Springfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 1966 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53176 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, WI, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 53176) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2004.
Springfield has 3 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53176 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 $32.3M in property damage in the Springfield, WI area (ZIP 53176). 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 →