Fairplay, CO (ZIP 80440) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 6 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $15K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 2 (33%) 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.
Fairplay has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Fairplay has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2018.
Fairplay has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairplay was Flash Flood on Jul 16, 2018, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80440 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairplay, CO, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Fairplay (ZIP 80440) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2018.
Fairplay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80440 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 2018. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15K in property damage in the Fairplay, CO area (ZIP 80440). 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 →