Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Sheridan, WY area (ZIP 82801). These include 116 hailstorms, 20 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $267.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Sheridan is hailstorms, with 116 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 14% 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 wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Sheridan has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2018.
Sheridan has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1984.
Sheridan has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 10, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheridan was EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82801 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), wildfires (20 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheridan, WY, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Sheridan has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82801 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $267.5K in property damage in the Sheridan, WY area (ZIP 82801). 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 →