Clifton, CO (ZIP 81520) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $631.8K.
With 8 recorded incidents (36% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $131.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2022.
Clifton has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2018.
Clifton has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Clifton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was 1.5" Hail on Oct 19, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2011), causing $110K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81520 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), wildfires (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, CO, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131.8K in property damage.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 81520) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $131.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81520 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 19, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $631.8K in property damage in the Clifton, CO area (ZIP 81520). 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 →