ZIP code 86021, covering Colorado City, AZ, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 floods, 8 earthquakes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (67% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (30%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
Colorado City has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 6, 2022.
Colorado City has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Colorado City has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
Colorado City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colorado City was Flood on Dec 19, 2010, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2015), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86021 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), earthquakes (8 events), wildfires (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colorado City, AZ, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Colorado City (ZIP 86021) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
Colorado City has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86021 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 19, 2010. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Colorado City, AZ area (ZIP 86021). 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 →