Brodhead, WI (ZIP 53520) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (34 total). 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Brodhead 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.
Brodhead has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
Brodhead has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Brodhead 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 Brodhead was EF2 Tornado on Feb 8, 2024, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 5, 2000), causing $6.3M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53520 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (32 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brodhead, WI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Brodhead (ZIP 53520) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Brodhead has 7 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53520 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 8, 2024. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Brodhead, WI area (ZIP 53520). 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 →