Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 54004 in Clayton, WI. These include 25 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Clayton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2017.
Clayton has experienced 2 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Clayton 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Clayton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was EF2 Tornado on May 16, 2017, which caused $10.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 12, 2005), causing $4.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 30, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54004 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, WI, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Clayton has 9 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 $15.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54004 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 2017. This event caused $10.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Clayton, WI area (ZIP 54004). 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 →