Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 81130 in Creede, CO. These include 7 wildfires, 4 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $23K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Creede is wildfires, with 7 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 Apr 20, 2023.
Creede has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Creede has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 15, 1988.
Creede 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 Oct 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Creede was Debris Flow on Jul 23, 2021, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81130 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (7 events), floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Creede, CO, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Creede (ZIP 81130) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Creede has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 10, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81130 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 23, 2021. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23K in property damage in the Creede, CO area (ZIP 81130). 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 →