Olathe, CO (ZIP 81425) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 6 wildfires, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $710K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Olathe has experienced 3 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 $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2023.
Olathe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2005.
Olathe has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olathe was Flash Flood on Jun 24, 2021, which caused $650K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81425 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olathe, CO, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Olathe (ZIP 81425) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $665K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2023.
Olathe has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81425 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 24, 2021. This event caused $650K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $710K in property damage in the Olathe, CO area (ZIP 81425). 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 →