Wauwatosa, WI (ZIP 53226) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 157 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wauwatosa is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. 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 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Wauwatosa 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.
Wauwatosa has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $852.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1982.
Wauwatosa has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $24.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa 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. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53226 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wauwatosa, WI, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Wauwatosa (ZIP 53226) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Wauwatosa 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 $852.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53226 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 $47.8M in property damage in the Wauwatosa, WI area (ZIP 53226). 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 →