ZIP code 53516, covering Blanchardville, WI, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Blanchardville is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $389.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2016.
Blanchardville has experienced 6 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 $31K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Blanchardville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K 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 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blanchardville was 2" Hail on Apr 13, 2006, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 22, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53516 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blanchardville, WI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Blanchardville (ZIP 53516) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Blanchardville has 12 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53516 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 13, 2006. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Blanchardville, WI area (ZIP 53516). 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 →