Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the La Valle, WI area (ZIP 53941). These include 34 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (62%) 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 $56.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
La Valle 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.
La Valle has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1989.
La Valle 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.
La Valle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Valle was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $28.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $12.1M in damages. Flood on Aug 29, 2018 also caused significant damage ($4.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53941 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (26 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Valle, WI, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, La Valle (ZIP 53941) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
La Valle has 5 recorded tornado events 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53941 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $28.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.8M in property damage in the La Valle, WI area (ZIP 53941). 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 →