ZIP code 84092, covering Alta, UT, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 16 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M.
The dominant hazard type for Alta is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (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 $18M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Alta has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Alta has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1989.
Alta has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alta was Flash Flood on Aug 3, 2023, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 3, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84092 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alta, UT, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18M in property damage.
Yes, Alta (ZIP 84092) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2023.
Alta has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84092 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 3, 2023. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the Alta, UT area (ZIP 84092). 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 →