Belleville, WI (ZIP 53508) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (63 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
Belleville has experienced 9 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 $39K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Belleville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 1, 2019.
Belleville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K 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 Dec 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belleville was EF3 Tornado on Aug 18, 2005, which caused $35.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 17, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53508 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belleville, WI, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Belleville (ZIP 53508) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Belleville has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53508 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 18, 2005. This event caused $35.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.9M in property damage in the Belleville, WI area (ZIP 53508). 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 →