Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Black Earth, WI area (ZIP 53515). These include 31 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 254 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Black Earth has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Black Earth has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Black Earth has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Earth was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2007), causing $11.8M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53515 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (15 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Earth, WI, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.
Yes, Black Earth (ZIP 53515) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Black Earth has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $265K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53515 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 1996. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41M in property damage in the Black Earth, WI area (ZIP 53515). 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 →