Rock Springs, WI (ZIP 53961) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rock Springs is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Rock Springs has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $332K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Rock Springs has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3K 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 Dec 21, 2008.
Rock Springs has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Rock Springs has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Springs was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $12.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 18, 1996), causing $1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Oct 4, 2006 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53961 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Springs, WI, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Rock Springs (ZIP 53961) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Rock Springs has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53961 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $12.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Rock Springs, WI area (ZIP 53961). 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 →