Government records show 412 natural disaster events affecting the Cheyenne, WY area (ZIP 82007) — a notably active disaster history. These include 393 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $300.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cheyenne is hailstorms, with 393 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (2%) 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 $41.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Cheyenne has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
Cheyenne has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Cheyenne has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $233.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cheyenne was Flood on Sep 12, 2013, which caused $233.8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 26, 2002), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 16, 1979 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82007 has experienced 412 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (393 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cheyenne, WY, with 393 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.3M in property damage.
Yes, Cheyenne (ZIP 82007) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $233.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2014.
Cheyenne has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82007 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 2013. This event caused $233.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $300.5M in property damage in the Cheyenne, WY area (ZIP 82007). 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 →