Shorewood, WI (ZIP 53211) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 extreme cold events, 37 hailstorms, and 21 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.6M. These events have resulted in 94 recorded deaths and 258 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (31% of all events), extreme cold events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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 17 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 13% 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Shorewood has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 22, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shorewood was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998, which caused $19.2M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (Jan 11, 2020), causing $10.7M in damages. 1" Hail on Apr 13, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53211 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (42 events), hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (21 events), extreme heat events (17 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shorewood, WI, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Shorewood (ZIP 53211) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Shorewood has 2 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53211 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 $37.6M in property damage in the Shorewood, WI area (ZIP 53211). 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 →