Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Racine, WI area (ZIP 53404). These include 34 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $88M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
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 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.
Racine has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2011.
Racine has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 29, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Racine was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $60M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $17.4M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53404 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Racine, WI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Racine (ZIP 53404) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $88M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Racine has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53404 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $89.3M in property damage in the Racine, WI area (ZIP 53404). 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 →