Buena Vista, CO (ZIP 81211) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 3 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
The dominant hazard type for Buena Vista is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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 Aug 2, 2007.
Buena Vista has experienced 3 wildfires 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 wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 17, 2025.
Buena Vista has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buena Vista 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 81211 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), wildfires (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buena Vista, CO, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Buena Vista (ZIP 81211) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81211 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 Buena Vista, CO area (ZIP 81211). 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 →