Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 80487 in Steamboat Spring, CO. These include 10 wildfires, 9 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $142K.
With 10 recorded incidents (26% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (20%) 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.
Steamboat Spring has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $39.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Steamboat Spring has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2014.
Steamboat Spring has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 2024.
Steamboat Spring has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2004.
Steamboat Spring has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steamboat Spring was 1.8" Hail on Aug 16, 2011, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80487 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steamboat Spring, CO, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Steamboat Spring (ZIP 80487) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Steamboat Spring has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80487 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 16, 2011. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $142K in property damage in the Steamboat Spring, CO area (ZIP 80487). 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 →