Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 81435 in Telluride, CO. These include 18 floods, 6 wildfires, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $605.3K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $605.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2023.
Telluride has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Telluride has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 2023.
Telluride 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 Telluride was Debris Flow on Jul 20, 2021, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81435 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), wildfires (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Telluride, CO, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $605.3K in property damage.
Yes, Telluride (ZIP 81435) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605.3K 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 81435 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 $605.3K in property damage in the Telluride, CO area (ZIP 81435). 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 →