Laramie, WY (ZIP 82051) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.
The dominant hazard type for Laramie is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Laramie has experienced 3 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 $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laramie was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 1977, which caused $30 in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82051 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events) and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laramie, WY, with 15 events documented.
Laramie has 3 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 $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82051 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 1977. This event caused $30 in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30 in property damage in the Laramie, WY area (ZIP 82051). 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 →