ZIP code 83124 in Opal, WY has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 2 blizzards, 2 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $308K.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (2 total). 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.
Opal has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 2007.
Opal has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
Opal has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2001.
Opal has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Opal 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 83124 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Opal, WY, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $108K in property damage.
Yes, Opal (ZIP 83124) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
Opal has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83124 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 $308K in property damage in the Opal, WY area (ZIP 83124). 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 →