Big Water, UT (ZIP 84741) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 floods, 35 wildfires, and 31 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 20 (34%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Dec 11, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Big Water has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 1983.
Big Water has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Water was Flash Flood on Aug 3, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 19, 2010), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84741 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (58 events), wildfires (35 events), earthquakes (31 events), hailstorms (17 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Water, UT, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Big Water (ZIP 84741) has 58 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
Big Water has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84741 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 3, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Big Water, UT area (ZIP 84741). 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 →