Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Salt Lake City, UT area (ZIP 84103). These include 13 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $184.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 81 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 4, 2025.
Salt Lake City has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Salt Lake City has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 26, 2020.
Salt Lake City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $171.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salt Lake City was EF2 Tornado on Aug 11, 1999, which caused $170.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2017), causing $8.8M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84103 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (12 events), wildfires (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salt Lake City, UT, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Salt Lake City (ZIP 84103) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 4, 2025.
Salt Lake City 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 $171.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 2, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84103 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 11, 1999. This event caused $170.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $184.2M in property damage in the Salt Lake City, UT area (ZIP 84103). 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 →