Racine, WI (ZIP 53403) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Racine is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $40.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Racine has experienced 10 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Racine has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Racine has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2007.
Racine has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 5, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Racine was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $17.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2009), causing $12.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($7.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53403 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Racine, WI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Racine (ZIP 53403) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Racine has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53403 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 1996. This event caused $17.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.9M in property damage in the Racine, WI area (ZIP 53403). 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 →