Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Fall River, WI area (ZIP 53932). These include 21 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% 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.
Fall River has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 Jun 23, 2024.
Fall River has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2010.
Fall River 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.
Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Apr 7, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53932 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fall River, WI, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Fall River (ZIP 53932) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Fall River has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53932 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 $32M in property damage in the Fall River, WI area (ZIP 53932). 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 →