Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 84634 in Gunnison, UT. These include 11 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $302.5K.
With 11 recorded incidents (65% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2011.
Gunnison has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2015.
Gunnison 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 Aug 28, 1964.
Gunnison has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gunnison was Flash Flood on May 27, 2015, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84634 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gunnison, UT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Gunnison (ZIP 84634) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2015.
Gunnison 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84634 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 27, 2015. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $302.5K in property damage in the Gunnison, UT area (ZIP 84634). 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 →