Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 53537 in Footville, WI. These include 13 blizzards, 7 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (13 total). 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.
Footville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $23.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2008.
Footville has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Footville 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.
Footville has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
Footville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $873K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Footville was Flood on Jun 18, 1996, which caused $18.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 25, 1998 also caused significant damage ($848K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53537 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Footville, WI, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Footville (ZIP 53537) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2008.
Footville has 2 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 $873K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53537 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 $24.2M in property damage in the Footville, WI area (ZIP 53537). 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 →