Howard, CO (ZIP 81233) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 earthquakes, 2 hailstorms, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (2 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 30, 2017.
Howard has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2015.
Howard has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 22, 2020.
Howard has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howard was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2017, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81233 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howard, CO, with 2 events documented.
Yes, Howard (ZIP 81233) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K 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 81233 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2017. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10K in property damage in the Howard, CO area (ZIP 81233). 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 →