ZIP code 84770, covering St George, UT, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 wildfires, 17 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M.
With 52 recorded incidents (60% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (10%) 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 Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) 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 $14.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
St George has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
St George has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. 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 Jul 8, 2010.
St George has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for St George was Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2012, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 23, 2020), causing $5.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84770 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in St George, UT, with 52 events documented.
Yes, St George (ZIP 84770) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84770 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 11, 2012. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.3M in property damage in the St George, UT area (ZIP 84770). 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 →