Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Portage, UT area (ZIP 84331). These include 40 earthquakes, 17 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (40 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 3, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 27, 2017.
Portage has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2015.
Portage has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 21, 2016.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84331 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (40 events), wildfires (17 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portage, UT, with 40 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84331 was M3.1 Earthquake, which occurred on May 3, 2020. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →