Marble, CO (ZIP 81623) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 23 floods, 8 earthquakes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 23 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Marble has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 21, 2012.
Marble has experienced 7 wildfires on record. 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 Jul 30, 2018.
Marble has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
Marble 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.
Marble has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marble was Flood on Jun 5, 2011, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Jul 29, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81623 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), earthquakes (8 events), wildfires (7 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marble, CO, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Marble (ZIP 81623) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2023.
Marble has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81623 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2011. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Marble, CO area (ZIP 81623). 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 →