ZIP code 53813, covering Lancaster, WI, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 58 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Lancaster has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
Lancaster has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2012.
Lancaster has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lancaster was 1.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 24, 2009), causing $7.9M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53813 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lancaster, WI, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lancaster (ZIP 53813) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Lancaster has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53813 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $9.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.6M in property damage in the Lancaster, WI area (ZIP 53813). 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 →