With 228 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 82729 in Sundance, WY has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 175 hailstorms, 21 wildfires, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (175 total). Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 Feb 8, 2019.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $960.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
Sundance has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Sundance 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.
Sundance has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sundance was EF2 Tornado on Jul 13, 2009, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 12, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82729 has experienced 228 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (175 events), wildfires (21 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sundance, WY, with 175 events documented. These events have caused a combined $460K in property damage.
Yes, Sundance (ZIP 82729) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
Sundance has 20 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 $960.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82729 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 13, 2009. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Sundance, WY area (ZIP 82729). 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 →