Rawlins, WY (ZIP 82301) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 earthquakes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.
With 10 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2018.
Rawlins has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
Rawlins has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 14, 2025.
Rawlins has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 1981.
Rawlins has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rawlins was EF1 Tornado on Jul 20, 1958, which caused $30 in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82301 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), earthquakes (8 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rawlins, WY, with 10 events documented.
Rawlins has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82301 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 20, 1958. This event caused $30 in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30 in property damage in the Rawlins, WY area (ZIP 82301). 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 →