Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 81132 in La Garita, CO. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 wildfires, and 1 earthquake.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2009.
La Garita has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 2, 2017.
La Garita has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 1991.
La Garita has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1980.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81132 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), wildfires (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Garita, CO, with 12 events documented.
La Garita has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81132 was Wildfire: Coolbroth (195 acres), which occurred on May 2, 2017. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →