Gotham, WI (ZIP 53540) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 hailstorms, 2 extreme heat events, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $148K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Gotham is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Gotham has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
Gotham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gotham was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 28, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53540 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gotham, WI, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53540 was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 28, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $148K in property damage in the Gotham, WI area (ZIP 53540). 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 →