Washington, UT (ZIP 84780) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 wildfires, 13 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Washington is wildfires, with 26 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Washington has experienced 7 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.
Washington has experienced 6 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 12, 2017.
Washington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was Flash Flood on Aug 23, 2020, which caused $5.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 15, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 84780 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, UT, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 84780) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 84780 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2020. This event caused $5.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Washington, UT area (ZIP 84780). 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 →