Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 81424 in Nucla, CO. These include 29 wildfires, 8 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $43K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (29 total). Of these, 2 (7%) 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.
Nucla has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2023.
Nucla has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 1, 2022.
Nucla has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nucla was Flood on May 24, 2023, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81424 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (29 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nucla, CO, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Nucla (ZIP 81424) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81424 was Flood, which occurred on May 24, 2023. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43K in property damage in the Nucla, CO area (ZIP 81424). 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 →