Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Wetmore, CO area (ZIP 81253). These include 32 hailstorms, 18 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wetmore is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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.
Wetmore has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $244K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wetmore was 2.5" Hail on Jun 20, 2001, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81253 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), wildfires (18 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wetmore, CO, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Wetmore (ZIP 81253) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $244K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81253 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2001. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Wetmore, CO area (ZIP 81253). 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 →