Leadville, CO (ZIP 80461) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 wildfires and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (3 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 17, 2025.
Leadville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leadville was Flash Flood on Aug 3, 2021, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80461 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (3 events) and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leadville, CO, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Leadville (ZIP 80461) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80461 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 3, 2021. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Leadville, CO area (ZIP 80461). 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 →