Jim Falls, WI (ZIP 54748) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Jim Falls has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 1982.
Jim Falls has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2009.
Jim Falls has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Jim Falls has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jim Falls was EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54748 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jim Falls, WI, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Jim Falls (ZIP 54748) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Jim Falls has 4 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54748 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 1977. This event caused $2.5M 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Jim Falls, WI area (ZIP 54748). 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 →