Salida, CO (ZIP 81201) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2016.
Salida has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2017.
Salida has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 22, 2020.
Salida has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 30, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salida was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81201 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salida, CO, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Salida (ZIP 81201) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81201 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Salida, CO area (ZIP 81201). 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 →