Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 81611 in Aspen, CO. These include 8 floods, 2 wildfires, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $46K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 8 recorded incidents (73% 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Aspen has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 1, 2021.
Aspen has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 8, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aspen was Debris Flow on Jul 25, 2021, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81611 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), wildfires (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aspen, CO, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46K in property damage.
Yes, Aspen (ZIP 81611) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81611 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 25, 2021. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46K in property damage in the Aspen, CO area (ZIP 81611). 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 →