Cowley, WY (ZIP 82420) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 wildfire.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2018.
Cowley has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 1981.
Cowley has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Cowley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2018.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82420 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cowley, WY, with 9 events documented.
Cowley has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82420 was Wildfire: Big Fork (1.5K acres), which occurred on Jan 21, 2021. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →