Jay Em, WY (ZIP 82219) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 38 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $162.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Jay Em is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
Jay Em has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2019.
Jay Em has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2017.
Jay Em 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.
Jay Em 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.
Jay Em has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jay Em was Cold/Wind Chill on Jun 6, 1998, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82219 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jay Em, WY, with 38 events documented.
Jay Em has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82219 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Jun 6, 1998. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $162.5K in property damage in the Jay Em, WY area (ZIP 82219). 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 →