Mesita, CO (ZIP 81152) shows 2 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 flood and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (1 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
Mesita has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mesita was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2009, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81152 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include flood (1 event) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesita, CO, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Mesita (ZIP 81152) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2009.
Mesita has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81152 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2009. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Mesita, CO area (ZIP 81152). 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 →