Fort Laramie, WY (ZIP 82212) has experienced 170 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 152 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (152 total). Of these, 9 (6%) 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 $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2019.
Fort Laramie has experienced 3 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2017.
Fort Laramie has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 24, 1997.
Fort Laramie has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jun 6, 1998.
Fort Laramie has experienced 1 flood 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Laramie was EF1 Tornado on Jun 28, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82212 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (152 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Laramie, WY, with 152 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Laramie (ZIP 82212) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Fort Laramie has 11 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82212 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Fort Laramie, WY area (ZIP 82212). 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 →