Gillett, WI (ZIP 54124) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 27 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Gillett has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $357.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Gillett has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Gillett has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Gillett has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gillett was 4" Hail on Jul 1, 2006, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 16, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54124 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gillett, WI, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Gillett (ZIP 54124) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Gillett has 9 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 $357.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54124 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jul 1, 2006. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Gillett, WI area (ZIP 54124). 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 →