ZIP code 84116, covering Salt Lake City, UT, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 earthquakes, 20 hailstorms, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $184.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 80 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Salt Lake City is earthquakes, with 46 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 4, 2025.
Salt Lake City has experienced 5 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.
Salt Lake City has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
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 84116 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (46 events), hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salt Lake City, UT, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Salt Lake City (ZIP 84116) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 4, 2025.
Salt Lake City has 5 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 84116 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 $184.5M in property damage in the Salt Lake City, UT area (ZIP 84116). 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 →