Wolcott, CO (ZIP 81655) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 2 severe wind events, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $28K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (3 total). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2020.
Wolcott has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2007.
Wolcott 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.
Wolcott has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 23, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wolcott was EF1 Tornado on Apr 6, 1974, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81655 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolcott, CO, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Wolcott (ZIP 81655) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2020.
Wolcott 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 81655 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 6, 1974. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28K in property damage in the Wolcott, CO area (ZIP 81655). 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 →