Provo, UT (ZIP 84604) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 28 wildfires, 9 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Provo is wildfires, with 28 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Provo has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
Provo has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
Provo has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2024.
Provo has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 2, 1970.
Provo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 20, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Provo was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2006, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 106 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 1, 2006), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84604 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Provo, UT, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Provo (ZIP 84604) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $670K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2025.
Provo has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 2, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84604 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 1, 2006. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Provo, UT area (ZIP 84604). 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 →