Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 81149 in Saguache, CO. These include 4 hailstorms, 4 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $350K.
The dominant hazard type for Saguache is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2009.
Saguache has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 3, 2017.
Saguache has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1991.
Saguache has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saguache was EF1 Tornado on Jun 16, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81149 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), wildfires (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saguache, CO, with 4 events documented.
Saguache has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81149 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $350K in property damage in the Saguache, CO area (ZIP 81149). 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 →