Orem, UT (ZIP 84057) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 11 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $715K. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Orem has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
Orem has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 1996.
Orem has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 1994.
Orem 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orem was 1.2" Hail on Aug 26, 1998, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84057 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orem, UT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Orem (ZIP 84057) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84057 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Aug 26, 1998. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $715K in property damage in the Orem, UT area (ZIP 84057). 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 →