Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 81235 in Lake City, CO. These include 12 floods, 4 wildfires, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $618K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 12 recorded incidents (67% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $568K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Lake City has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Lake City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 5, 1962.
Lake City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake City was Debris Flow on Jul 8, 2018, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81235 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), wildfires (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake City, CO, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $568K in property damage.
Yes, Lake City (ZIP 81235) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $568K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81235 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 8, 2018. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $618K in property damage in the Lake City, CO area (ZIP 81235). 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 →