With 262 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 82225 in Lusk, WY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 211 hailstorms, 18 wildfires, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lusk is hailstorms, with 211 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $49K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 30, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $882.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Lusk has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Lusk has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 22, 2008.
Lusk has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lusk was Flash Flood on Jun 4, 2015, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82225 has experienced 262 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (211 events), wildfires (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lusk, WY, with 211 events documented. These events have caused a combined $49K in property damage.
Yes, Lusk (ZIP 82225) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2018.
Lusk has 15 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 $882.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82225 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2015. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Lusk, WY area (ZIP 82225). 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 →