South Fork, CO (ZIP 81154) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 wildfires, 3 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes.
With 5 recorded incidents (50% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 15, 2023.
South Fork has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2012.
South Fork has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 1991.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81154 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Fork, CO, with 5 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81154 was Wildfire: Quartz Ridge (2.9K acres), which occurred on Dec 15, 2023. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →