Rock Springs, WY (ZIP 82901) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 20 wildfires, 7 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Rock Springs is wildfires, with 20 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Rock Springs has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Rock Springs has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2020.
Rock Springs has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2023.
Rock Springs has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Rock Springs 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 Jul 31, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Springs was Flash Flood on Jul 28, 2021, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 7, 2015), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82901 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (20 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Springs, WY, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Rock Springs (ZIP 82901) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Rock Springs 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 Jul 31, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82901 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 28, 2021. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Rock Springs, WY area (ZIP 82901). 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 →