Wright, WY (ZIP 82732) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2023.
Wright has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1990.
Wright has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2013.
Wright has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wright was 1.8" Hail on Aug 1, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 15, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82732 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wright, WY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Wright (ZIP 82732) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2013.
Wright has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82732 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 1, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Wright, WY area (ZIP 82732). 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 →