Gordon, WI (ZIP 54838) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Gordon has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
Gordon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2011.
Gordon has experienced 2 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Gordon has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $918K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Gordon has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gordon was Flood on Apr 6, 2001, which caused $888K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 27, 1994), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54838 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gordon, WI, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Gordon (ZIP 54838) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $918K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Gordon has 7 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54838 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2001. This event caused $888K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Gordon, WI area (ZIP 54838). 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 →