West Lima, WI (ZIP 54639) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $147.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (81%) 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 $29.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
West Lima has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
West Lima has experienced 7 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $239K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
West Lima has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 6, 2021.
West Lima has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Lima was Flood on Aug 28, 2018, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 20, 2017), causing $3.4M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54639 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Lima, WI, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $147.5K in property damage.
Yes, West Lima (ZIP 54639) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
West Lima has 8 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54639 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2018. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.5M in property damage in the West Lima, WI area (ZIP 54639). 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 →