ZIP code 81140 in La Jara, CO has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 5 hailstorms and 1 wildfire.
The dominant hazard type for La Jara is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
La Jara has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81140 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events) and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Jara, CO, with 5 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81140 was Wildfire: Menkhaven (241 acres), which occurred on Jun 1, 2022. 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 →