Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Lance Creek, WY area (ZIP 82222). These include 38 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lance Creek is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2023.
Lance Creek has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1984.
Lance Creek has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 14, 2024.
Lance Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $387K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2000.
Lance Creek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lance Creek was EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 5, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82222 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lance Creek, WY, with 38 events documented.
Lance Creek has 7 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82222 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Lance Creek, WY area (ZIP 82222). 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 →