Crestone, CO (ZIP 81131) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms and 6 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Crestone is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2021.
Crestone has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 81131 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events) and wildfires (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crestone, CO, with 6 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81131 was Wildfire: Medano (308 acres), which occurred on Mar 14, 2023. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →