Gillette, WY (ZIP 82731) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 107 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $167K.
With 107 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Gillette has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
Gillette has experienced 1 flood 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gillette was Flood on Apr 14, 2009, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82731 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), wildfires (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gillette, WY, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $72K in property damage.
Yes, Gillette (ZIP 82731) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82731 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 14, 2009. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $167K in property damage in the Gillette, WY area (ZIP 82731). 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 →