ZIP code 53546, covering Janesville, WI, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Janesville is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $22.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Janesville 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 Janesville was EF2 Tornado on Jun 22, 2024, which caused $24.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 18, 1996), causing $18.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53546 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (35 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Janesville, WI, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Janesville (ZIP 53546) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Janesville 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 $26.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53546 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 22, 2024. This event caused $24.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.2M in property damage in the Janesville, WI area (ZIP 53546). 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 →