ZIP code 81122, covering Bayfield, CO, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 wildfires, 15 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 2 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $667.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
Bayfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1997.
Bayfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bayfield was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 29, 1999, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81122 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (32 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bayfield, CO, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Bayfield (ZIP 81122) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $667.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Bayfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81122 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 29, 1999. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Bayfield, CO area (ZIP 81122). 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 →