ZIP code 84779, covering Virgin, UT, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 wildfires, 14 floods, and 13 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Virgin is wildfires, with 68 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 Nov 28, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Virgin has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2012.
Virgin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 26, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Virgin was Flash Flood on Aug 1, 2007, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 10, 2013), causing $185K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84779 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (68 events), floods (14 events), earthquakes (13 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Virgin, UT, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Virgin (ZIP 84779) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84779 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 1, 2007. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Virgin, UT area (ZIP 84779). 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 →