Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Blue River, WI area (ZIP 53518). These include 35 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $303.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $18.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Blue River has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Blue River has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
Blue River has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue River was Flash Flood on Jun 22, 2013, which caused $7.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 22, 2013), causing $4.3M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53518 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue River, WI, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $303.8K in property damage.
Yes, Blue River (ZIP 53518) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Blue River has 8 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53518 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 22, 2013. This event caused $7.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.9M in property damage in the Blue River, WI area (ZIP 53518). 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 →