Ridgway, CO (ZIP 81432) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 24 floods, 5 earthquakes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 5 (21%) 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.
Ridgway has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 2006.
Ridgway has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2019.
Ridgway has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgway 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 81432 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), earthquakes (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgway, CO, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Ridgway (ZIP 81432) has 24 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 81432 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 Ridgway, CO area (ZIP 81432). 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 →