Trinchera, CO (ZIP 81081) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
Trinchera has experienced 8 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 Nov 15, 2019.
Trinchera has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Trinchera was EF1 Tornado on Jun 6, 2014, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81081 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), wildfires (8 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trinchera, CO, with 33 events documented.
Trinchera has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81081 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 2014. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5K in property damage in the Trinchera, CO area (ZIP 81081). 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 →