Lost Springs, WY (ZIP 82224) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $414.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Lost Springs 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.
Lost Springs 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.
Lost Springs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 1962.
Lost Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 2, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lost Springs was Blizzard on Oct 4, 1998, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 19, 2000), causing $175K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82224 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lost Springs, WY, with 17 events documented.
Lost Springs has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82224 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 4, 1998. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $414.5K in property damage in the Lost Springs, WY area (ZIP 82224). 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 →