ZIP code 53594, covering Waterloo, WI, has 121 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 18 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $180.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waterloo is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (35%) 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 $171.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $98K in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2025.
Waterloo has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Waterloo has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K 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 Jan 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterloo was Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $137.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $22.6M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 1996 also caused significant damage ($8.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53594 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (26 events), blizzards (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterloo, WI, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Waterloo (ZIP 53594) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $171.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Waterloo has 11 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53594 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $137.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $180.7M in property damage in the Waterloo, WI area (ZIP 53594). 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 →