Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 53931 in Fair Water, WI. These include 11 tornadoes, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (11 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2018.
Fair Water 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.
Fair Water has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Fair Water has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2016.
Fair Water 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.
Fair Water has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fair Water was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $17.7M in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 28, 2018), causing $7.6M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 21, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53931 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fair Water, WI, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Fair Water (ZIP 53931) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Fair Water has 11 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53931 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $17.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.9M in property damage in the Fair Water, WI area (ZIP 53931). 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 →