ZIP code 81126 in Chama, CO has a relatively limited disaster record, with 1 event documented. These include 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K.
With 1 recorded incidents (100% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chama was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2009, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81126 has experienced 1 natural disaster event. The hazard types affecting this area include flood (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which accounts for 100% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chama, CO, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Chama (ZIP 81126) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81126 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2009. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Chama, CO area (ZIP 81126). 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 →