Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 80425 in Buffalo Creek, CO. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $523K.
The dominant hazard type for Buffalo Creek is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $523K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo Creek was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2009, which caused $321K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80425 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (11 events), and wildfires (11 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo Creek, CO, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Buffalo Creek (ZIP 80425) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $523K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80425 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2009. This event caused $321K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $523K in property damage in the Buffalo Creek, CO area (ZIP 80425). 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 →