Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 81327 in Lewis, CO. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $652K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Lewis has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 29, 2023.
Lewis has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2023.
Lewis has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 3, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewis was Flash Flood on Sep 29, 2005, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 3, 2013), causing $225K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81327 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewis, CO, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $127K in property damage.
Yes, Lewis (ZIP 81327) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81327 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 29, 2005. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $652K in property damage in the Lewis, CO area (ZIP 81327). 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 →