Ranchester, WY (ZIP 82844) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $125K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2023.
Ranchester has experienced 6 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Ranchester 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.
Ranchester has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ranchester was Flood on May 28, 2019, which caused $125K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82844 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), wildfires (6 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ranchester, WY, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Ranchester (ZIP 82844) 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82844 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 $125K in property damage in the Ranchester, WY area (ZIP 82844). 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 →