ZIP code 84128, covering Salt Lake City, UT, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 earthquakes, 19 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $817.5K.
With 46 recorded incidents (62% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% 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.
Salt Lake City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Salt Lake 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.
Salt Lake City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salt Lake City was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2011, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 2, 2023), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84128 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (46 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 62% 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 84128) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $775K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Salt Lake 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 84128 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2011. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $817.5K in property damage in the Salt Lake City, UT area (ZIP 84128). 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 →