Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 82609 in Casper, WY. These include 31 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2021.
Casper has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2013.
Casper has experienced 5 wildfires on record. 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 Nov 15, 2017.
Casper has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1971.
Casper has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 1989.
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 (Jul 25, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82609 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Casper, WY, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Casper (ZIP 82609) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2013.
Casper has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82609 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 $5.8M in property damage in the Casper, WY area (ZIP 82609). 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 →