Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Williams Bay, WI area (ZIP 53191). These include 27 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Williams Bay is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Williams Bay has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Williams Bay has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $32.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Williams Bay has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Williams Bay 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.
Williams Bay 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williams Bay was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $24.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2008), causing $4.8M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53191 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williams Bay, WI, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Williams Bay (ZIP 53191) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Williams Bay has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53191 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 $38.3M in property damage in the Williams Bay, WI area (ZIP 53191). 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 →