Shullsburg, WI (ZIP 53586) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (36%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Shullsburg has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Shullsburg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $592K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Shullsburg has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K 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 Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shullsburg was 2.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jul 24, 2009), causing $6.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53586 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shullsburg, WI, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.9M in property damage.
Yes, Shullsburg (ZIP 53586) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Shullsburg 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53586 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Shullsburg, WI area (ZIP 53586). 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 →