Parowan, UT (ZIP 84761) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 earthquakes, 9 floods, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 25, 2021.
Parowan has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Parowan has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 25, 2020.
Parowan has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parowan was Flash Flood on Aug 1, 2021, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 31, 2021), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84761 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (5 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parowan, UT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Parowan (ZIP 84761) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84761 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 1, 2021. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Parowan, UT area (ZIP 84761). 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 →