Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 80481 in Ward, CO. These include 14 wildfires, 8 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $725K.
With 14 recorded incidents (47% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Ward has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2021.
Ward has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ward was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2011, which caused $320K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 17, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80481 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), floods (8 events), and hailstorms (8 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ward, CO, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Ward (ZIP 80481) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $725K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80481 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 13, 2011. This event caused $320K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $725K in property damage in the Ward, CO area (ZIP 80481). 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 →