Slater, CO (ZIP 81653) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 wildfires and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $3K.
With 3 recorded incidents (75% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 2, 2017.
Slater has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Slater was EF1 Tornado on Aug 26, 2004, which caused $3K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81653 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (3 events) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Slater, CO, with 3 events documented.
Slater has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81653 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 26, 2004. This event caused $3K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3K in property damage in the Slater, CO area (ZIP 81653). 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 →