ZIP code 81062, covering Olney Springs, CO, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $369K.
The dominant hazard type for Olney Springs is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Olney Springs has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2014.
Olney Springs has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olney Springs was Flash Flood on Jul 16, 2014, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81062 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olney Springs, CO, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Olney Springs (ZIP 81062) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81062 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 2014. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $369K in property damage in the Olney Springs, CO area (ZIP 81062). 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 →