ZIP code 81050, covering Timpas, CO, has 167 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 135 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $677.8K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Timpas is hailstorms, with 135 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $357.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1998.
Timpas has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Timpas has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2023.
Timpas has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1998.
Timpas has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Timpas was EF1 Tornado on Oct 11, 1997, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81050 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), tornadoes (12 events), wildfires (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Timpas, CO, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $170K in property damage.
Yes, Timpas (ZIP 81050) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Timpas has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $357.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81050 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 11, 1997. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $677.8K in property damage in the Timpas, CO area (ZIP 81050). 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 →