Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 81428 in Paonia, CO. These include 9 wildfires and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
With 9 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Paonia has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paonia was Debris Flow on May 2, 2023, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 30, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81428 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events) and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paonia, CO, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Paonia (ZIP 81428) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M 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 81428 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 $2.5M in property damage in the Paonia, CO area (ZIP 81428). 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 →