Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Glenwood Springs, CO area (ZIP 81601). These include 23 wildfires, 20 floods, and 8 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $153.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 23 recorded incidents (40% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $153.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2023.
Glenwood Springs has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 1, 2019.
Glenwood Springs has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
Glenwood Springs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenwood Springs was Debris Flow on Jul 29, 2021, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Jul 31, 2021), causing $25M in damages. Debris Flow on Jul 22, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81601 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (23 events), floods (20 events), earthquakes (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenwood Springs, CO, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Glenwood Springs (ZIP 81601) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $153.3M 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 81601 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 29, 2021. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $153.3M in property damage in the Glenwood Springs, CO area (ZIP 81601). 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 →