ZIP code 82217, covering Hawk Springs, WY, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $570K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 65 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Hawk Springs has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Hawk Springs 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.
Hawk Springs 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawk Springs was EF1 Tornado on Jun 23, 1987, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Jun 6, 1998), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82217 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawk Springs, WY, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Hawk Springs has 6 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 $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82217 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 23, 1987. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $570K in property damage in the Hawk Springs, WY area (ZIP 82217). 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 →