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ZIP Codes with Highest Flood Risk in Wisconsin — 2026

Last updated: August 31, 2026

504 ZIP codes ranked by Historical NFIP Claims #1: ZIP 53218 (Milwaukee, WI) - 886 claims

Out of 504 ZIP codes with data in Wisconsin, these are the highest-ranked areas for historical nfip claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with the Most Historical NFIP Claims | All Wisconsin Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 504
Highest value 886 claims
Median value 5 claims
State Wisconsin

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Historical NFIP Claims Safety Score
1 53218 Milwaukee WI 886 claims 83/100
2 53209 Milwaukee WI 555 claims 83/100
3 54935 Fond Du Lac WI 443 claims 64/100
4 53538 Fort Atkinson WI 373 claims 65/100
5 53217 Milwaukee WI 260 claims 67/100
6 53092 Thiensville WI 234 claims 67/100
7 53216 Milwaukee WI 190 claims 83/100
8 53168 Salem WI 159 claims
9 54603 La Crosse WI 143 claims 60/100
10 54631 Gays Mills WI 121 claims
11 53213 Milwaukee WI 116 claims 83/100
12 54961 New London WI 115 claims
13 54301 Green Bay WI 105 claims 82/100
14 54302 Green Bay WI 102 claims 82/100
15 53901 Portage WI 98 claims 77/100
16 54153 Oconto WI 98 claims
17 53534 Edgerton WI 89 claims 64/100
18 53959 Reedsburg WI 79 claims 83/100
19 53511 Beloit WI 77 claims 66/100
20 53179 Trevor WI 71 claims
21 53821 Prairie Du Chien WI 64 claims
22 54303 Green Bay WI 64 claims 82/100
23 54902 Oshkosh WI 62 claims
24 53545 Janesville WI 61 claims 66/100
25 53223 Milwaukee WI 57 claims
26 54937 Fond Du Lac WI 57 claims 64/100
27 54661 Trempealeau WI 56 claims
28 53051 Menomonee Falls WI 55 claims 62/100
29 53122 Elm Grove WI 55 claims 65/100
30 53530 Darlington WI 54 claims
31 54014 Hager City WI 54 claims
32 53151 New Berlin WI 52 claims 64/100
33 54235 Sturgeon Bay WI 51 claims 50/100
34 53150 Muskego WI 50 claims 60/100
35 53549 Jefferson WI 48 claims 61/100
36 53563 Milton WI 47 claims 67/100
37 53581 Richland Center WI 47 claims
38 53080 Saukville WI 46 claims 65/100
39 53227 Milwaukee WI 46 claims 83/100
40 54703 Eau Claire WI 43 claims 58/100
41 54923 Berlin WI 43 claims
42 53185 Waterford WI 42 claims 80/100
43 54612 Arcadia WI 42 claims
44 54664 Viola WI 42 claims
45 54940 Fremont WI 42 claims
46 53208 Milwaukee WI 41 claims 83/100
47 54601 La Crosse WI 41 claims 57/100
48 53033 Hubertus WI 40 claims
49 53094 Watertown WI 40 claims 66/100
50 53170 Silver Lake WI 39 claims
51 53961 Rock Springs WI 39 claims
52 53968 Wonewoc WI 39 claims
53 53005 Brookfield WI 37 claims 64/100
54 53066 Oconomowoc WI 37 claims 60/100
55 53105 Burlington WI 37 claims 67/100
56 54141 Little Suamico WI 37 claims
57 54401 Wausau WI 36 claims 50/100
58 54639 La Farge WI 36 claims
59 54021 Prescott WI 35 claims
60 53222 Milwaukee WI 34 claims 83/100
61 53560 Mazomanie WI 34 claims
62 53955 Poynette WI 34 claims
63 54963 Omro WI 34 claims
64 53405 Racine WI 33 claims 80/100
65 53548 Janesville WI 33 claims 65/100
66 53072 Pewaukee WI 32 claims 33/100
67 53404 Racine WI 32 claims 80/100
68 54660 Tomah WI 32 claims 83/100
69 53045 Brookfield WI 31 claims 61/100
70 53929 Elroy WI 30 claims
71 54634 Hillsboro WI 30 claims
72 54655 Soldiers Grove WI 30 claims
73 53211 Milwaukee WI 29 claims 67/100
74 53546 Janesville WI 29 claims 67/100
75 54170 Shiocton WI 29 claims
76 54656 Sparta WI 29 claims 83/100
77 54769 Stockholm WI 29 claims
78 53555 Lodi WI 28 claims
79 53716 Madison WI 28 claims 65/100
80 54173 Suamico WI 27 claims
81 54311 Green Bay WI 27 claims 80/100
82 54736 Durand WI 26 claims
83 53188 Waukesha WI 25 claims 33/100
84 53215 Milwaukee WI 25 claims 83/100
85 53225 Milwaukee WI 25 claims 83/100
86 53925 Columbus WI 25 claims 80/100
87 54456 Neillsville WI 24 claims
88 53081 Sheboygan WI 23 claims 66/100
89 53941 La Valle WI 22 claims
90 53949 Montello WI 22 claims
91 53027 Hartford WI 21 claims
92 53801 Bagley WI 21 claims
93 54017 New Richmond WI 21 claims
94 54457 Nekoosa WI 21 claims
95 53012 Cedarburg WI 20 claims 81/100
96 53226 Milwaukee WI 20 claims 83/100
97 53575 Oregon WI 20 claims 60/100
98 53588 Spring Green WI 20 claims
99 54871 Shell Lake WI 20 claims
100 54952 Menasha WI 20 claims

Methodology

This ranking uses historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claim records. The entity is not a complete inventory of properties, flood events, uninsured losses, or current FEMA map designations. ZIPs without claim evidence are unknown and are not ranked as zero or low risk.

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: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ranking show?

It shows historical NFIP claim counts for ZIP records where FEMA claim evidence is available. It does not determine the current flood zone or risk of a specific property.

Where does the claim data come from?

The records come from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims. They do not include a complete inventory of uninsured losses or current property-map designations.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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