Ouray, CO (ZIP 81427) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 3 severe wind events, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
With 21 recorded incidents (78% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (24%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2023.
Ouray has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Ouray has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2019.
Ouray has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 19, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ouray was Debris Flow on Jul 20, 2021, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Jul 8, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81427 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ouray, CO, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Ouray (ZIP 81427) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81427 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 20, 2021. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Ouray, CO area (ZIP 81427). 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 →