Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 82441 in Shell, WY. These include 12 wildfires, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $542.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (12 total). 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.
Shell has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 1974.
Shell has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2024.
Shell has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 1991.
Shell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shell was Flood on Jun 28, 2011, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 24, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82441 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shell, WY, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Shell (ZIP 82441) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2024.
Shell 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 $32.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82441 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 28, 2011. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $542.5K in property damage in the Shell, WY area (ZIP 82441). 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 →