Coal Creek, CO (ZIP 81221) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 2 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K.
The dominant hazard type for Coal Creek is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2020.
Coal Creek has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2019.
Coal Creek has experienced 1 flood on record. 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 Jul 31, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coal Creek was Flash Flood on Jul 31, 2012, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81221 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coal Creek, CO, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Coal Creek (ZIP 81221) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81221 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 31, 2012. 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 Coal Creek, CO area (ZIP 81221). 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 →