ZIP code 82640 in Linch, WY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 8 hailstorms and 1 wildfire.
The dominant hazard type for Linch is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Linch has experienced 1 wildfire 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82640 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events) and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linch, WY, with 8 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82640 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 19, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →