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81328 Mancos, CO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Mancos, CO (81328)

Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Mancos, CO area (ZIP 81328). These include 32 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.

🔥 Wildfires — Most Frequent Hazard

With 32 recorded incidents (63% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 Sep 20, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Mancos has experienced 5 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 $70.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Mancos has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 1997.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Mancos 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Mancos was 1.5" Hail on Aug 14, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Mancos, CO (81328)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81328 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (32 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 81328?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mancos, CO, with 32 events documented.

Is ZIP code 81328 (Mancos) prone to flooding?

Yes, Mancos (ZIP 81328) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2024.

Has Mancos (81328) ever been hit by a tornado?

Mancos 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in Mancos, CO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81328 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 81328?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Mancos, CO area (ZIP 81328). 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 →

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