Hesperus, CO (ZIP 81326) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Hesperus is wildfires, with 25 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
Hesperus has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $51.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2022.
Hesperus has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 5, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hesperus was Flash Flood on Oct 9, 2014, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81326 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hesperus, CO, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Hesperus (ZIP 81326) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2022.
Hesperus has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 5, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81326 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2014. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $156.5K in property damage in the Hesperus, CO area (ZIP 81326). 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 →