Alcova, WY (ZIP 82620) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6K.
With 4 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2018.
Alcova has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 1988.
Alcova has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Alcova has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alcova was EF1 Tornado on Jul 7, 1988, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82620 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alcova, WY, with 4 events documented.
Alcova has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82620 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 7, 1988. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6K in property damage in the Alcova, WY area (ZIP 82620). 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 →