Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Arlington, WI area (ZIP 53911). These include 22 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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.
Arlington has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $24.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 22, 2020.
Arlington has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2013.
Arlington 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.
Arlington has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $23.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 8, 1984), causing $2.5M 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 53911 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, WI, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 53911) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 22, 2020.
Arlington has 7 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53911 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $23.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.9M in property damage in the Arlington, WI area (ZIP 53911). 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 →