Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 53920 in Briggsville, WI. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
Briggsville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Briggsville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Briggsville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2018.
Briggsville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Briggsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $1K 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 Jan 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Briggsville was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $11.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $10.8M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53920 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Briggsville, WI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.8K in property damage.
Yes, Briggsville (ZIP 53920) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2018.
Briggsville has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53920 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $11.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.4M in property damage in the Briggsville, WI area (ZIP 53920). 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 →