Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 84726 in Escalante, UT. These include 16 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35K.
With 16 recorded incidents (50% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 6, 2016.
Escalante has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 2, 2022.
Escalante has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 21, 2025.
Escalante has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Escalante was Flash Flood on Aug 19, 2012, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84726 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (16 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Escalante, UT, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Escalante (ZIP 84726) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84726 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 19, 2012. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35K in property damage in the Escalante, UT area (ZIP 84726). 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 →