ZIP code 53534, covering Edgerton, WI, has 166 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.4M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Edgerton is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (23%) 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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $55K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Edgerton has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 26, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgerton was Flood on Jun 18, 1996, which caused $18.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 13, 2006), causing $5.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53534 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (22 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgerton, WI, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Edgerton (ZIP 53534) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Edgerton has 22 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53534 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 18, 1996. This event caused $18.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.4M in property damage in the Edgerton, WI area (ZIP 53534). 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 →