Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Wind Lake, WI area (ZIP 53185). These include 59 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wind Lake is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $50.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2015.
Wind Lake has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2011.
Wind Lake has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $161K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Wind Lake has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wind Lake was Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $23.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2006), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53185 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wind Lake, WI, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Wind Lake (ZIP 53185) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Wind Lake has 11 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53185 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2017. This event caused $23.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54M in property damage in the Wind Lake, WI area (ZIP 53185). 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 →