Ignacio, CO (ZIP 81137) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 12 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Ignacio is wildfires, with 12 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 29, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
Ignacio has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Ignacio has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Ignacio has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 5, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ignacio 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 81137 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ignacio, CO, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Ignacio (ZIP 81137) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $870K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Ignacio has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 5, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81137 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Ignacio, CO area (ZIP 81137). 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 →