Government records show 280 natural disaster events affecting the Gillette, WY area (ZIP 82718) — a notably active disaster history. These include 206 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gillette is hailstorms, with 206 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 $73.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
Gillette has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2015.
Gillette has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gillette was 1.8" Hail on May 26, 2010, which caused $46M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 21, 2003), causing $17M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 1, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82718 has experienced 280 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (206 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (20 events), wildfires (13 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gillette, WY, with 206 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73.4M in property damage.
Yes, Gillette (ZIP 82718) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2015.
Gillette has 27 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 $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82718 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 26, 2010. This event caused $46M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.7M in property damage in the Gillette, WY area (ZIP 82718). 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 →