Middleton, WI (ZIP 53562) has experienced 177 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 105 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $184.8M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 261 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (105 total). 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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (59%) 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 $135M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $21.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Middleton has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Middleton has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middleton was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008, which caused $78.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 20, 2018), causing $32.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53562 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), floods (27 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middleton, WI, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7M in property damage.
Yes, Middleton (ZIP 53562) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
Middleton has 14 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 $21.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53562 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2008. This event caused $78.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $184.8M in property damage in the Middleton, WI area (ZIP 53562). 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 →