ZIP code 82730, covering Upton, WY, has 160 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 130 hailstorms, 10 wildfires, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
The dominant hazard type for Upton is hailstorms, with 130 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Upton has experienced 10 wildfires 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Upton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $127.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 1985.
Upton 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.
Upton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $228K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
Upton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 6, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upton was 2" Hail on Jul 19, 2010, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 2, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82730 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (130 events), wildfires (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upton, WY, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Upton (ZIP 82730) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $228K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2013.
Upton has 7 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 $127.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82730 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 19, 2010. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Upton, WY area (ZIP 82730). 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 →