ZIP code 81077, covering Swink, CO, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $112.8K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Swink is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2024.
Swink has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2023.
Swink has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 1987.
Swink 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 Swink was 2.8" Hail on Oct 11, 1997, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81077 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swink, CO, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Swink (ZIP 81077) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Swink has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81077 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 11, 1997. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $112.8K in property damage in the Swink, CO area (ZIP 81077). 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 →