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82054 Carpenter, WY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Carpenter, WY (82054)

Federal records document 185 natural disaster events in the Carpenter, WY area (ZIP 82054). These include 159 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Carpenter is hailstorms, with 159 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $499.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2017.

🌊 Floods

Carpenter has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $79.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2010.

💨 Severe wind events

Carpenter 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 Jul 13, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Carpenter 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Carpenter, WY (82054)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82054 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (159 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 82054?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carpenter, WY, with 159 events documented. These events have caused a combined $499.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 82054 (Carpenter) prone to flooding?

Yes, Carpenter (ZIP 82054) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $79.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2010.

Has Carpenter (82054) ever been hit by a tornado?

Carpenter has 15 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 $555.4K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Carpenter, WY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82054 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 82054?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Carpenter, WY area (ZIP 82054). 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 →

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