ZIP code 53573, covering Muscoda, WI, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Muscoda is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $433.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Muscoda has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Muscoda has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
Muscoda has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muscoda was EF2 Tornado on Jun 29, 2014, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $3.4M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53573 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muscoda, WI, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $433.8K in property damage.
Yes, Muscoda (ZIP 53573) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Muscoda has 8 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53573 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 29, 2014. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Muscoda, WI area (ZIP 53573). 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 →