Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 81624 in Collbran, CO. These include 12 wildfires, 9 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $306K. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 12 recorded incidents (40% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 16, 2019.
Collbran has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $276K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2022.
Collbran has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
Collbran has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 29, 1978.
Collbran 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 Collbran was Flood on Jun 1, 2011, which caused $125K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81624 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (12 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (5 events), earthquakes (2 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 Collbran, CO, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Collbran (ZIP 81624) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $276K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81624 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2011. This event caused $125K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $306K in property damage in the Collbran, CO area (ZIP 81624). 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 →