Portage, WI (ZIP 53901) has experienced 137 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 45 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $545.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Portage is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $501.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (24%) 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 $37.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $44K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Portage has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Portage 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 Feb 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portage was 1" Hail on Jun 25, 2006, which caused $501.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $23.9M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($10.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53901 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (45 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portage, WI, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $501.7M in property damage.
Yes, Portage (ZIP 53901) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Portage has 14 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53901 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 2006. This event caused $501.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $545.8M in property damage in the Portage, WI area (ZIP 53901). 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 →