Out of 498 ZIP codes with data in Wisconsin, these are the highest-ranked areas for flood claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Flood Risk | All Wisconsin Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 498 |
| Highest value | 885 claims |
| Median value | 5 claims |
| State | Wisconsin |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Flood Claims | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53218 | Milwaukee | WI | 885 claims | 65/100 |
| 2 | 53209 | Milwaukee | WI | 554 claims | 65/100 |
| 3 | 54935 | Fond Du Lac | WI | 443 claims | 42/100 |
| 4 | 53538 | Fort Atkinson | WI | 372 claims | 34/100 |
| 5 | 53217 | Milwaukee | WI | 259 claims | 65/100 |
| 6 | 53092 | Thiensville | WI | 231 claims | 66/100 |
| 7 | 53216 | Milwaukee | WI | 190 claims | 70/100 |
| 8 | 53168 | Salem | WI | 152 claims | 63/100 |
| 9 | 54603 | La Crosse | WI | 143 claims | 69/100 |
| 10 | 54631 | Gays Mills | WI | 121 claims | 59/100 |
| 11 | 53213 | Milwaukee | WI | 115 claims | 70/100 |
| 12 | 54301 | Green Bay | WI | 102 claims | 71/100 |
| 13 | 54302 | Green Bay | WI | 100 claims | 71/100 |
| 14 | 54153 | Oconto | WI | 98 claims | 72/100 |
| 15 | 53901 | Portage | WI | 97 claims | 69/100 |
| 16 | 53534 | Edgerton | WI | 89 claims | 43/100 |
| 17 | 53959 | Reedsburg | WI | 79 claims | 71/100 |
| 18 | 53511 | Beloit | WI | 75 claims | 60/100 |
| 19 | 53179 | Trevor | WI | 70 claims | 72/100 |
| 20 | 53821 | Prairie Du Chien | WI | 64 claims | 59/100 |
| 21 | 54902 | Oshkosh | WI | 62 claims | 50/100 |
| 22 | 53545 | Janesville | WI | 61 claims | 47/100 |
| 23 | 54937 | Fond Du Lac | WI | 57 claims | 47/100 |
| 24 | 53223 | Milwaukee | WI | 56 claims | 70/100 |
| 25 | 54661 | Trempealeau | WI | 56 claims | 73/100 |
| 26 | 53122 | Elm Grove | WI | 55 claims | 59/100 |
| 27 | 54303 | Green Bay | WI | 55 claims | 71/100 |
| 28 | 53051 | Menomonee Falls | WI | 54 claims | 58/100 |
| 29 | 53530 | Darlington | WI | 54 claims | 56/100 |
| 30 | 54014 | Hager City | WI | 54 claims | 60/100 |
| 31 | 53151 | New Berlin | WI | 52 claims | 58/100 |
| 32 | 54961 | New London | WI | 52 claims | 40/100 |
| 33 | 54235 | Sturgeon Bay | WI | 51 claims | 59/100 |
| 34 | 53150 | Muskego | WI | 49 claims | 64/100 |
| 35 | 53549 | Jefferson | WI | 47 claims | 40/100 |
| 36 | 53563 | Milton | WI | 47 claims | 64/100 |
| 37 | 53581 | Richland Center | WI | 47 claims | 46/100 |
| 38 | 53080 | Saukville | WI | 46 claims | 68/100 |
| 39 | 53227 | Milwaukee | WI | 45 claims | 75/100 |
| 40 | 54703 | Eau Claire | WI | 43 claims | 73/100 |
| 41 | 54923 | Berlin | WI | 43 claims | 65/100 |
| 42 | 54612 | Arcadia | WI | 42 claims | 78/100 |
| 43 | 54664 | Viola | WI | 42 claims | 63/100 |
| 44 | 53185 | Waterford | WI | 41 claims | 73/100 |
| 45 | 53208 | Milwaukee | WI | 41 claims | 75/100 |
| 46 | 54601 | La Crosse | WI | 41 claims | 74/100 |
| 47 | 53033 | Hubertus | WI | 39 claims | 55/100 |
| 48 | 53094 | Watertown | WI | 39 claims | 28/100 |
| 49 | 53961 | Rock Springs | WI | 39 claims | 78/100 |
| 50 | 53968 | Wonewoc | WI | 39 claims | 78/100 |
| 51 | 53005 | Brookfield | WI | 37 claims | 64/100 |
| 52 | 53066 | Oconomowoc | WI | 37 claims | 54/100 |
| 53 | 54141 | Little Suamico | WI | 37 claims | 77/100 |
| 54 | 53170 | Silver Lake | WI | 36 claims | 70/100 |
| 55 | 54401 | Wausau | WI | 36 claims | 62/100 |
| 56 | 54639 | La Farge | WI | 36 claims | 65/100 |
| 57 | 53105 | Burlington | WI | 35 claims | 49/100 |
| 58 | 54021 | Prescott | WI | 35 claims | 61/100 |
| 59 | 53560 | Mazomanie | WI | 34 claims | 64/100 |
| 60 | 54963 | Omro | WI | 34 claims | 77/100 |
| 61 | 53222 | Milwaukee | WI | 33 claims | 75/100 |
| 62 | 53405 | Racine | WI | 33 claims | 75/100 |
| 63 | 53072 | Pewaukee | WI | 32 claims | 40/100 |
| 64 | 53404 | Racine | WI | 32 claims | 75/100 |
| 65 | 54660 | Tomah | WI | 32 claims | 74/100 |
| 66 | 53045 | Brookfield | WI | 31 claims | 64/100 |
| 67 | 53548 | Janesville | WI | 30 claims | 52/100 |
| 68 | 53929 | Elroy | WI | 30 claims | 78/100 |
| 69 | 54634 | Hillsboro | WI | 30 claims | 62/100 |
| 70 | 54655 | Soldiers Grove | WI | 30 claims | 64/100 |
| 71 | 53211 | Milwaukee | WI | 29 claims | 75/100 |
| 72 | 53955 | Poynette | WI | 29 claims | 61/100 |
| 73 | 54656 | Sparta | WI | 29 claims | 74/100 |
| 74 | 54769 | Stockholm | WI | 29 claims | 45/100 |
| 75 | 53555 | Lodi | WI | 28 claims | 43/100 |
| 76 | 53716 | Madison | WI | 28 claims | 59/100 |
| 77 | 54173 | Suamico | WI | 27 claims | 78/100 |
| 78 | 54311 | Green Bay | WI | 27 claims | 76/100 |
| 79 | 54736 | Durand | WI | 26 claims | 65/100 |
| 80 | 53546 | Janesville | WI | 25 claims | 52/100 |
| 81 | 53925 | Columbus | WI | 25 claims | 61/100 |
| 82 | 53215 | Milwaukee | WI | 24 claims | 75/100 |
| 83 | 53225 | Milwaukee | WI | 24 claims | 75/100 |
| 84 | 54456 | Neillsville | WI | 24 claims | 70/100 |
| 85 | 53081 | Sheboygan | WI | 23 claims | 74/100 |
| 86 | 53188 | Waukesha | WI | 23 claims | 41/100 |
| 87 | 53941 | La Valle | WI | 22 claims | 76/100 |
| 88 | 53949 | Montello | WI | 22 claims | 76/100 |
| 89 | 53801 | Bagley | WI | 21 claims | 64/100 |
| 90 | 54017 | New Richmond | WI | 21 claims | 61/100 |
| 91 | 54457 | Nekoosa | WI | 21 claims | 64/100 |
| 92 | 53012 | Cedarburg | WI | 20 claims | 72/100 |
| 93 | 53226 | Milwaukee | WI | 20 claims | 75/100 |
| 94 | 53575 | Oregon | WI | 20 claims | 63/100 |
| 95 | 54871 | Shell Lake | WI | 20 claims | 77/100 |
| 96 | 53027 | Hartford | WI | 19 claims | 65/100 |
| 97 | 53515 | Black Earth | WI | 19 claims | 64/100 |
| 98 | 53588 | Spring Green | WI | 19 claims | 64/100 |
| 99 | 53951 | North Freedom | WI | 19 claims | 78/100 |
| 100 | 54621 | Chaseburg | WI | 19 claims | 65/100 |
Methodology
Flood risk rankings use FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim data. Total claims reflect historical flood events that resulted in insured property damage. High claim counts indicate areas with recurring flood exposure, which can compromise water infrastructure, introduce contaminant runoff, and damage home systems.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does flood history matter for home safety?
Flooding can contaminate drinking water supplies, damage water infrastructure, introduce sewage and chemical runoff, and compromise home foundations and electrical systems. Repeated flooding indicates persistent risk that affects long-term home safety.
Where does the flood data come from?
Flood claim data comes from the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which tracks all insured flood losses by ZIP code. This includes claims from hurricanes, river flooding, storm surge, and heavy rainfall events.
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