ZIP code 81323, covering Dolores, CO, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 wildfires, 9 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (37 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
Dolores has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $326.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Dolores has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2021.
Dolores has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 2023.
Dolores has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 3, 2013.
Dolores has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dolores was 1.5" Hail on Aug 14, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 29, 2005), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81323 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (37 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dolores, CO, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Dolores (ZIP 81323) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $326.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Dolores has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81323 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 14, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Dolores, CO area (ZIP 81323). 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 →