Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Prairie Du Chien, WI area (ZIP 53821). These include 30 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (70%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2021.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $826.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Prairie Du Chien has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 4, 2012.
Prairie Du Chien has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2010.
Prairie Du Chien has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Prairie Du Chien has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prairie Du Chien was Flood on May 1, 2001, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Apr 13, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53821 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prairie Du Chien, WI, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.2M in property damage.
Yes, Prairie Du Chien (ZIP 53821) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2021.
Prairie Du Chien has 8 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 Sep 4, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53821 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2001. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Prairie Du Chien, WI area (ZIP 53821). 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 →