Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 81419 in Hotchkiss, CO. These include 13 wildfires, 5 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
The dominant hazard type for Hotchkiss is wildfires, with 13 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Hotchkiss 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2023.
Hotchkiss has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hotchkiss was Debris Flow on May 2, 2023, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 19, 2010), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81419 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (13 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hotchkiss, CO, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Hotchkiss (ZIP 81419) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81419 was Debris Flow, which occurred on May 2, 2023. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Hotchkiss, CO area (ZIP 81419). 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 →