Placerville, CO (ZIP 81430) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 12 wildfires, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8K.
With 12 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Flood-related events have caused a combined $43.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Placerville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 2006.
Placerville has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Placerville was Debris Flow on Jul 31, 2021, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81430 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), wildfires (12 events), earthquakes (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Placerville, CO, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43.8K in property damage.
Yes, Placerville (ZIP 81430) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81430 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 31, 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 $43.8K in property damage in the Placerville, CO area (ZIP 81430). 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 →