Colter Bay, WY (ZIP 83001) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 earthquakes, 26 wildfires, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $115K.
The dominant hazard type for Colter Bay is earthquakes, with 72 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 Feb 14, 2025.
Colter Bay has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2013.
Colter Bay has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 23, 2018.
Colter Bay has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Colter Bay has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colter Bay was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2007, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83001 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (72 events), wildfires (26 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colter Bay, WY, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Colter Bay (ZIP 83001) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 23, 2018.
Colter Bay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83001 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2007. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115K in property damage in the Colter Bay, WY area (ZIP 83001). 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 →