Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 82052 in Buford, WY. These include 28 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.
With 28 recorded incidents (90% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Buford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 1958.
Buford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buford was EF1 Tornado on Jul 18, 1958, which caused $30 in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82052 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buford, WY, with 28 events documented.
Buford has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82052 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 18, 1958. 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 Buford, WY area (ZIP 82052). 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 →