Westcliffe, CO (ZIP 81252) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 35 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (49 total). 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 Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 Jan 16, 2025.
Westcliffe has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2017.
Westcliffe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 1960.
Westcliffe has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westcliffe 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 81252 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), wildfires (35 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westcliffe, CO, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Westcliffe (ZIP 81252) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2017.
Westcliffe has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81252 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 $19K in property damage in the Westcliffe, CO area (ZIP 81252). 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 →