Brandon, WI (ZIP 53919) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $126M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brandon is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (35%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $69.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $49.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Brandon has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Brandon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Brandon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brandon was EF5 Tornado on Jul 18, 1996, which caused $40.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $17.7M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008 also caused significant damage ($17M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53919 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brandon, WI, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Brandon (ZIP 53919) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $49.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Brandon has 23 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 $69.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53919 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 18, 1996. This event caused $40.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $126M in property damage in the Brandon, WI area (ZIP 53919). 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 →