Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Gays Mills, WI area (ZIP 54631). These include 28 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 28 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (71%) 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 $32.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $927.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Gays Mills has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 1998.
Gays Mills has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $97.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2009.
Gays Mills has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2010.
Gays Mills has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have 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 Gays Mills was Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $8.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 22, 2013), causing $4.3M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54631 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gays Mills, WI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Gays Mills (ZIP 54631) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Gays Mills has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $97.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54631 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $8.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Gays Mills, WI area (ZIP 54631). 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 →