Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Cotopaxi, CO area (ZIP 81223). These include 24 wildfires, 20 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $95K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 2 (8%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2024.
Cotopaxi has experienced 4 floods 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 $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2017.
Cotopaxi has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 30, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cotopaxi was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2008, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81223 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cotopaxi, CO, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Cotopaxi (ZIP 81223) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95K 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 81223 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2008. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95K in property damage in the Cotopaxi, CO area (ZIP 81223). 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 →