Hamilton, CO (ZIP 81638) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 14 wildfires, 1 earthquake, and 1 hailstorm.
With 14 recorded incidents (88% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 24, 2021.
Hamilton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 31, 2002.
Hamilton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 1996.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81638 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, CO, with 14 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81638 was Wildfire: Irwin (187 acres), which occurred on Mar 24, 2021. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →