Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 80449 in Hartsel, CO. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hartsel is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2018.
Hartsel has experienced 5 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 Aug 26, 2020.
Hartsel has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2021.
Hartsel has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartsel was EF1 Tornado on Aug 23, 2008, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80449 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartsel, CO, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Hartsel (ZIP 80449) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2021.
Hartsel has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80449 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 23, 2008. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Hartsel, CO area (ZIP 80449). 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 →