With 358 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 82201 in Wheatland, WY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 289 hailstorms, 34 severe wind events, and 17 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wheatland is hailstorms, with 289 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (3%) 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 $191.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Wheatland has experienced 10 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 $602.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2012.
Wheatland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 6, 1998.
Wheatland has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 6, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheatland was EF1 Tornado on Jun 2, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 18, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82201 has experienced 358 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (289 events), severe wind events (34 events), wildfires (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheatland, WY, with 289 events documented. These events have caused a combined $191.3K in property damage.
Yes, Wheatland (ZIP 82201) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Wheatland has 10 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 $602.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82201 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Wheatland, WY area (ZIP 82201). 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 →