Walden, CO (ZIP 80480) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $109M.
With 11 recorded incidents (52% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Walden has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 15, 2014.
Walden has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $109M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2013.
Walden has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1974.
Walden has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walden was Flood on Sep 12, 2013, which caused $109M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80480 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walden, CO, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Walden (ZIP 80480) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $109M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2013.
Walden has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80480 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 2013. This event caused $109M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109M in property damage in the Walden, CO area (ZIP 80480). 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 →