ZIP code 53576, covering Orfordville, WI, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 7 (25%) 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. 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 $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% 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.
Orfordville 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.
Orfordville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Orfordville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orfordville 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. EF2 Tornado on Feb 8, 2024 also caused significant damage ($6.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53576 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (13 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orfordville, WI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Orfordville (ZIP 53576) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Orfordville has 4 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 $31.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53576 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 $55.4M in property damage in the Orfordville, WI area (ZIP 53576). 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 →