Windsor, WI (ZIP 53598) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 255 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
Windsor has experienced 7 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 1997.
Windsor has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Windsor has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2019.
Windsor has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Windsor was Flood on Jun 17, 1996, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53598 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Windsor, WI, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Windsor (ZIP 53598) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2019.
Windsor has 7 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53598 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 1996. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Windsor, WI area (ZIP 53598). 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 →