Palisade, CO (ZIP 81526) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 15 wildfires, 6 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (15 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Palisade has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $43.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
Palisade has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2018.
Palisade has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palisade was Debris Flow on Aug 18, 2023, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81526 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (15 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palisade, CO, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Palisade (ZIP 81526) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81526 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Aug 18, 2023. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.8K in property damage in the Palisade, CO area (ZIP 81526). 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 →