Dayton, WY (ZIP 82836) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 wildfires, 31 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Dayton is wildfires, with 37 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 Oct 26, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2023.
Dayton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2015.
Dayton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1984.
Dayton 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dayton was Flood on May 28, 2019, which caused $125K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82836 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (37 events), hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dayton, WY, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Dayton (ZIP 82836) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Dayton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82836 was Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2019. This event caused $125K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.5K in property damage in the Dayton, WY area (ZIP 82836). 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 →