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82072 Zcta 82072, WY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Zcta 82072, WY (82072)

Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 82072 in Zcta 82072, WY. These include 40 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $80K.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Zcta 82072 is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Zcta 82072 has experienced 5 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). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Zcta 82072 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2021.

🔥 Wildfires

Zcta 82072 has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 82072 was 1.8" Hail on Jul 3, 2001, which caused $50K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Zcta 82072, WY (82072)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82072 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 82072?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 82072, WY, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.

Has Zcta 82072 (82072) ever been hit by a tornado?

Zcta 82072 has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Zcta 82072, WY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82072 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 3, 2001. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 82072?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80K in property damage in the Zcta 82072, WY area (ZIP 82072). 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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