De Beque, CO (ZIP 81630) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 wildfires, 18 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $539.5K.
The dominant hazard type for De Beque is wildfires, with 65 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $539.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
De Beque has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
De Beque has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
De Beque has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for De Beque was Flood on Jun 1, 2011, which caused $125K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2011), causing $110K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81630 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (65 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Beque, CO, with 65 events documented.
Yes, De Beque (ZIP 81630) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $539.5K 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 81630 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 $539.5K in property damage in the De Beque, CO area (ZIP 81630). 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 →