West Valley City, UT (ZIP 84120) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 earthquakes, 23 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (46 total). 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 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% 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.
West Valley City has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
West Valley City has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
West Valley City 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 West Valley City 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 84120 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (46 events), hailstorms (23 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Valley City, UT, with 46 events documented.
Yes, West Valley City (ZIP 84120) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
West Valley City 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 84120 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 $4.4M in property damage in the West Valley City, UT area (ZIP 84120). 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 →