Powell, WY (ZIP 82435) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 15 wildfires, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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.
Powell has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1991.
Powell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2025.
Powell 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powell was Flood on May 20, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 9, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82435 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), wildfires (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powell, WY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Powell (ZIP 82435) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2011.
Powell has 4 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82435 was Flood, which occurred on May 20, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Powell, WY area (ZIP 82435). 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 →