Evanston, WY (ZIP 82930) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 wildfires, 5 severe wind events, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $108K.
With 15 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 14, 2025.
Evanston has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Evanston has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 5, 2006.
Evanston has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2024.
Evanston has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evanston was Winter Weather on Nov 16, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82930 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evanston, WY, with 15 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82930 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Nov 16, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $108K in property damage in the Evanston, WY area (ZIP 82930). 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 →