Sauk City, WI (ZIP 53583) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (52%) 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 $84.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 Jul 22, 2010.
Sauk City 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.
Sauk City 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.
Sauk City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sauk City 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. Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007 also caused significant damage ($11.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53583 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (15 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 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sauk City, WI, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Sauk City (ZIP 53583) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Sauk City has 15 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 Jul 22, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53583 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 $92.4M in property damage in the Sauk City, WI area (ZIP 53583). 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 →