Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Veteran, WY area (ZIP 82243). These include 86 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Veteran is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Veteran has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $95.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1996.
Veteran has experienced 2 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.
Veteran 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.
Veteran 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.
Veteran has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Veteran was 2.8" Hail on Jun 26, 1999, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Jun 6, 1998), causing $150K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82243 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Veteran, WY, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Veteran (ZIP 82243) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $73K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2005.
Veteran has 7 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 $95.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82243 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 $2.1M in property damage in the Veteran, WY area (ZIP 82243). 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 →