Alton, UT (ZIP 84710) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 11 earthquakes, 10 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 5, 2011.
Alton has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Alton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alton was Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2012, which caused $2K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84710 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), wildfires (10 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alton, UT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Alton (ZIP 84710) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84710 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 11, 2012. This event caused $2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2K in property damage in the Alton, UT area (ZIP 84710). 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 →