Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 81101 in Alamosa, CO. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.8K.
The dominant hazard type for Alamosa is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Alamosa has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $21.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2008.
Alamosa has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 3, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alamosa was EF1 Tornado on Mar 19, 1995, which caused $11K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81101 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alamosa, CO, with 7 events documented.
Alamosa has 6 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 $21.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81101 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 19, 1995. This event caused $11K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.8K in property damage in the Alamosa, CO area (ZIP 81101). 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 →