ZIP code 82604, covering Casper, WY, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 21 wildfires, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Casper is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% 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 Aug 9, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Casper has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1987.
Casper has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Casper has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Casper was Flash Flood on Jul 3, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 15, 2023), causing $2.9M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82604 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), wildfires (21 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Casper, WY, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Casper (ZIP 82604) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Casper has 5 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82604 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 3, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Casper, WY area (ZIP 82604). 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 →