Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Alva, WY area (ZIP 82711). These include 67 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (67 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $997K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Alva has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 8, 2019.
Alva has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $410.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Alva has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 30, 2009.
Alva has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alva was 2.8" Hail on Jul 13, 2009, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (May 22, 2014), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82711 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alva, WY, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $997K in property damage.
Alva 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 $410.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82711 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2009. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Alva, WY area (ZIP 82711). 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 →