ZIP code 53207, covering Bay View, WI, has 189 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 42 extreme cold events, and 21 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.4M. These events have resulted in 97 recorded deaths and 273 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (76 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 47 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $221K in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $25.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 21 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Bay View has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bay View was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998, which caused $19.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2009), causing $13.1M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Jan 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($10.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53207 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), extreme cold events (42 events), blizzards (21 events), floods (19 events), extreme heat events (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bay View, WI, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Bay View (ZIP 53207) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Bay View has 8 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 $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53207 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $19.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.4M in property damage in the Bay View, WI area (ZIP 53207). 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 →