Panguitch, UT (ZIP 84759) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 earthquakes, 25 wildfires, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $483.1K.
The dominant hazard type for Panguitch is earthquakes, with 39 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 2022.
There have been 25 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 12, 2024.
Panguitch has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $183.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Panguitch has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 1992.
Panguitch has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Panguitch was EF1 Tornado on Sep 22, 2016, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84759 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (39 events), wildfires (25 events), floods (9 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Panguitch, UT, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Panguitch (ZIP 84759) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $183.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Panguitch has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84759 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 22, 2016. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $483.1K in property damage in the Panguitch, UT area (ZIP 84759). 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 →