Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Durango, CO area (ZIP 81301). These include 23 wildfires, 20 floods, and 20 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
Durango has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2014.
Durango has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 2023.
Durango has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durango was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2018, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 6, 2006), causing $1M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 29, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81301 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (23 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durango, CO, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Durango (ZIP 81301) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Durango has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81301 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2018. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Durango, CO area (ZIP 81301). 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 →