Nephi, UT (ZIP 84648) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 14 earthquakes, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $32K.
The dominant hazard type for Nephi is wildfires, with 25 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 Aug 31, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 29, 2014.
Nephi has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2022.
Nephi has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2014.
Nephi has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nephi was Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2014, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84648 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), earthquakes (14 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nephi, UT, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Nephi (ZIP 84648) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84648 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 29, 2014. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32K in property damage in the Nephi, UT area (ZIP 84648). 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 →