ZIP code 84044, covering Magna, UT, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 earthquakes, 14 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
With 47 recorded incidents (60% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 16, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Magna has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $785K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Magna has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 21, 2022.
Magna has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 1991.
Magna has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Magna was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2011, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 5, 2013), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84044 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (47 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Magna, UT, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Magna (ZIP 84044) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $785K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Magna has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84044 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2011. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Magna, UT area (ZIP 84044). 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 →