Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the Monona, WI area (ZIP 53716). These include 91 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $142.9M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 255 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Monona is hailstorms, with 91 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $39.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $98.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Monona has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2008.
Monona 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.
Monona has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monona was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008, which caused $78.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 17, 1996), causing $13M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53716 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monona, WI, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.2M in property damage.
Yes, Monona (ZIP 53716) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $98.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Monona has 5 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53716 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2008. This event caused $78.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $142.9M in property damage in the Monona, WI area (ZIP 53716). 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 →