Somerset, CO (ZIP 81434) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 6 earthquakes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Somerset is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Somerset has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 1986.
Somerset has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Somerset has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2004.
Somerset has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerset was Flood on Apr 30, 2023, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Jul 29, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81434 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), earthquakes (6 events), wildfires (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerset, CO, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Somerset (ZIP 81434) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Somerset has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81434 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 30, 2023. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Somerset, CO area (ZIP 81434). 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 →