Newcastle, WY (ZIP 82701) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 309 natural disaster events on record. These include 233 hailstorms, 36 wildfires, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 233 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $561.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Newcastle has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Newcastle has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Newcastle has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $509K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 3, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcastle was EF2 Tornado on Aug 12, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 27, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82701 has experienced 309 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (233 events), wildfires (36 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcastle, WY, with 233 events documented. These events have caused a combined $561.5K in property damage.
Yes, Newcastle (ZIP 82701) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Newcastle has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82701 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Newcastle, WY area (ZIP 82701). 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 →