Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Lake Mills, WI area (ZIP 53551). These include 54 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 18 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $186.1M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $171.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $98K in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
Lake Mills 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Lake Mills 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 Jan 4, 2016.
Lake Mills has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Mills was Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $137.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $22.6M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 1996 also caused significant damage ($8.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53551 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (29 events), blizzards (18 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Mills, WI, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Mills (ZIP 53551) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $171.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Lake Mills 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53551 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $137.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $186.1M in property damage in the Lake Mills, WI area (ZIP 53551). 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 →