Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 81637 in Gypsum, CO. These include 21 wildfires, 17 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $153M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Gypsum is wildfires, with 21 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $153M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2023.
Gypsum has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Gypsum has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 21, 2012.
Gypsum has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Gypsum 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 Apr 6, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gypsum 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 81637 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (21 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gypsum, CO, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Gypsum (ZIP 81637) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $153M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2023.
Gypsum has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81637 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 $153M in property damage in the Gypsum, CO area (ZIP 81637). 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 →