Leiter, WY (ZIP 82837) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
The dominant hazard type for Leiter is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Leiter has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 29, 2017.
Leiter has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 1961.
Leiter has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leiter was EF1 Tornado on May 20, 1961, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82837 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leiter, WY, with 9 events documented.
Leiter has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82837 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 1961. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Leiter, WY area (ZIP 82837). 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 →