Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Prairie Du Sac, WI area (ZIP 53578). These include 24 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $70.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2005.
Prairie Du Sac has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $332K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Prairie Du Sac has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 21, 2008.
Prairie Du Sac 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 Jul 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prairie Du Sac was Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $55.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $12.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 4, 1994 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53578 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prairie Du Sac, WI, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Prairie Du Sac (ZIP 53578) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Prairie Du Sac has 12 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53578 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $55.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.4M in property damage in the Prairie Du Sac, WI area (ZIP 53578). 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 →