Norwood, CO (ZIP 81423) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 33 wildfires, 4 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22K.
The dominant hazard type for Norwood is wildfires, with 33 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Nov 15, 2019.
Norwood has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Norwood has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 10, 2017.
Norwood has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwood was Debris Flow on Jul 24, 2021, which caused $10K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81423 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (33 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwood, CO, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Norwood (ZIP 81423) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81423 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 24, 2021. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22K in property damage in the Norwood, CO area (ZIP 81423). 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 →