Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 81220 in Cimarron, CO. These include 9 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15K.
The dominant hazard type for Cimarron is wildfires, with 9 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Cimarron has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 14, 1983.
Cimarron has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2021.
Cimarron has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cimarron was Debris Flow on Aug 3, 2021, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81220 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cimarron, CO, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Cimarron (ZIP 81220) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81220 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Aug 3, 2021. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15K in property damage in the Cimarron, CO area (ZIP 81220). 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 →