Burns, WY (ZIP 82053) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 227 natural disaster events on record. These include 199 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $922.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (199 total). Of these, 4 (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 $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $308.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Burns has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2010.
Burns has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burns was 2" Hail on Jun 8, 2024, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82053 has experienced 227 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (199 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burns, WY, with 199 events documented. These events have caused a combined $552.5K in property damage.
Yes, Burns (ZIP 82053) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2010.
Burns has 16 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 $308.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82053 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 2024. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $922.5K in property damage in the Burns, WY area (ZIP 82053). 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 →