Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Kearns, UT area (ZIP 84118). These include 27 earthquakes, 20 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
With 27 recorded incidents (45% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 33% 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.
Kearns 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2023.
Kearns has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Kearns 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 Mar 2, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kearns was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 5, 2010), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84118 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (27 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kearns, UT, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Kearns (ZIP 84118) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2023.
Kearns has 2 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84118 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 1, 2006. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Kearns, UT area (ZIP 84118). 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 →