Rangely, CO (ZIP 81648) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 wildfires, 12 earthquakes, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Rangely is wildfires, with 67 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 Jan 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Rangely has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2023.
Rangely has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Rangely has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2019.
Rangely has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rangely was 4" Hail on Sep 20, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2019), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81648 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (67 events), earthquakes (12 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rangely, CO, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Rangely (ZIP 81648) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2019.
Rangely has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81648 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Sep 20, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Rangely, CO area (ZIP 81648). 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 →