Layton, UT (ZIP 84040) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 11 wildfires, 9 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Layton is wildfires, with 11 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Layton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2023.
Layton has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
Layton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $307.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Layton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Layton was EF1 Tornado on Sep 22, 2016, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 12, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84040 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Layton, UT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Layton (ZIP 84040) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2023.
Layton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84040 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 22, 2016. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Layton, UT area (ZIP 84040). 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 →