With 341 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 82240 in Torrington, WY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 306 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Torrington is hailstorms, with 306 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (3%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Torrington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Torrington has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 Jul 1, 2022.
Torrington 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Torrington 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Torrington was 2.8" Hail on Jun 26, 1999, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 4, 2015), causing $1.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 11, 2006 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82240 has experienced 341 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (306 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Torrington, WY, with 306 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Torrington (ZIP 82240) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Torrington has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82240 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 26, 1999. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Torrington, WY area (ZIP 82240). 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 →