Pagosa Springs, CO (ZIP 81147) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 wildfires, 13 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $466.5K.
With 38 recorded incidents (59% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Pagosa Springs has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2016.
Pagosa Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $64.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2014.
Pagosa Springs has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 15, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pagosa Springs was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2014, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81147 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (38 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pagosa Springs, CO, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Pagosa Springs (ZIP 81147) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81147 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2014. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $466.5K in property damage in the Pagosa Springs, CO area (ZIP 81147). 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 →