Austin, UT (ZIP 84754) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 23 earthquakes, 13 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Austin is earthquakes, with 23 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. 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 Mar 2, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 13, 2018.
Austin has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
Austin has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 1985.
Austin has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was Flash Flood on Jul 14, 2018, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2011), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84754 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (23 events), wildfires (13 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, UT, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 84754) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
Austin has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84754 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 14, 2018. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Austin, UT area (ZIP 84754). 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 →