Buffalo Creek, CO Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in Buffalo Creek is lower than Colorado average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Buffalo Creek is about the same as Colorado average and is lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #167
| Buffalo Creek, CO | 0.38 |
| Colorado | 1.32 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #183
| Buffalo Creek, CO | 0.0011 |
| Colorado | 0.0009 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #212
| Buffalo Creek, CO | 120.00 |
| Colorado | 117.98 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 3,205 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Buffalo Creek, CO were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 7 | Cold: | 1 | Dense Fog: | 1 | Drought: | 27 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 181 | Hail: | 2,216 | Heat: | 0 | Heavy Snow: | 43 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 0 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 22 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 311 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 10 | Winter Storm: | 35 | Winter Weather: | 7 |
| Other: | 344 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
A total of 1 volcano is found in or near Buffalo Creek, CO.
| Distance (miles) | Name | Region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation (foot) | Type | Status | Last Eruption |
| 98.8 | Dotsero | US-Colorado, United States | 39.65 | -107.03 | 2230 | Maar | Radiocarbon | Last known eruption B.C. (Holocene) |
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 24 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Buffalo Creek, CO.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 47.6 | 1967-08-09 | 5.3 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 42.2 | 1966-01-05 | 5 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.7 |
| 40.5 | 1965-02-16 | 4.9 | N/A | 39.9 | -105 |
| 20.4 | 1965-09-14 | 4.8 | N/A | 39.5 | -104.9 |
| 44.7 | 1967-04-10 | 4.8 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.8 |
| 32.5 | 1965-09-29 | 4.7 | N/A | 39.8 | -105.1 |
| 36.1 | 1965-11-21 | 4.7 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.9 |
| 38.9 | 1965-09-14 | 4.7 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 30.2 | 1965-07-31 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.7 | -104.9 |
| 38.9 | 1965-09-29 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 38.9 | 1965-11-21 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 38.9 | 1965-09-29 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 39.3 | 1965-02-16 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.9 | -105.1 |
| 45.9 | 1963-07-02 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.6 |
| 38.9 | 1965-09-13 | 4.5 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 44.7 | 1971-08-08 | 4.4 | 5 | 39.9 | -104.8 |
| 47.6 | 1967-11-27 | 4.4 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 47.6 | 1965-11-21 | 4.4 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 47.6 | 1967-04-27 | 4.4 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 33.5 | 1967-02-03 | 4.3 | N/A | 39.7 | -104.8 |
| 47.6 | 1966-11-14 | 4.3 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 39.3 | 1970-05-23 | 4.1 | 5 | 39.9 | -105.1 |
| 42.0 | 1981-04-02 | 3.8 | 9 | 39.91 | -104.95 |
| 42.2 | 1962-12-04 | 3.5 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.7 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 26 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Buffalo Creek, CO.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 19.3 | 1961-05-20 | 2 | 39°24'N / 104°52'W | 2.00 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Douglas | |
| 23.1 | 1985-07-19 | 2 | 39°32'N / 104°52'W | 0.50 Mile | 40 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Douglas | |
| 26.2 | 1977-06-13 | 2 | 39°00'N / 105°00'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | El Paso | |
| 27.9 | 1977-06-13 | 2 | 39°05'N / 104°49'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | El Paso | |
| 28.3 | 1981-06-03 | 2 | 39°43'N / 105°03'W | 39°44'N / 105°02'W | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Jefferson | ||
| 29.2 | 1981-06-03 | 2 | 39°44'N / 105°02'W | 39°44'N / 105°01'W | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Denver | ||
| 31.2 | 1986-06-08 | 2 | 39°43'N / 104°54'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Denver | |
| 31.2 | 1988-06-15 | 2 | 39°44'N / 104°56'W | 0.50 Mile | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Denver | |
| 31.2 | 1988-06-15 | 3 | 39°44'N / 104°56'W | 2.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 7 | 25.0M | 0 | Denver | |
| 31.6 | 1977-06-13 | 3 | 38°56'N / 105°01'W | 38°55'N / 104°55'W | 4.90 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | El Paso |
| 32.3 | 1978-05-17 | 2 | 39°38'N / 104°45'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Adams | |
| 32.7 | 1986-06-08 | 2 | 39°43'N / 104°51'W | 39°43'N / 104°51'W | 0.10 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Arapahoe |
| 33.5 | 2009-06-15 | 2 | 39°14'N / 104°38'W | 39°11'N / 104°36'W | 4.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0K | Elbert |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado began 8 miles south-southwest of Elizabeth and produced minor damage to two homes. The tornado then moved southeast and intensified with EF1 and EF2 damage observed 9 miles south of Elizabeth, with substantial damage to a farm, trees, and snapped power poles. The tornado moved on a more southerly track for the next 2 miles with additional EF1 and EF2 damage 11 miles south of Elizabeth. The tornado leveled a 70-yr old barn and a nearby cinder-block shed was torn open. Major tree damage was also observed. The tornado then continued southward for another mile before lifting with some EF0 and EF1 damage 12 miles south of Elizabeth. Minor damage to another home was observed with several large trees uprooted. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe weather again broke out across Northeast Colorado. Three tornadoes touched down in southwest Elbert County; the strongest was rated EF2. In addition to the tornadoes, severe thunderstorms produced hail up to the size of golfballs. Damaging thunderstorm winds also downed a tree in Boulder. Other counties affected by severe thunderstorms included: Boulder, Douglas, Larimer, Lincoln and Sedgwick. | |||||||||||
| 37.7 | 1977-06-13 | 2 | 39°15'N / 105°55'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | El Paso | |
| 38.6 | 1981-06-03 | 2 | 39°52'N / 104°59'W | 2.30 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 42 | 25.0M | 0 | Adams | |
| 38.9 | 1976-05-30 | 2 | 39°48'N / 104°53'W | 39°50'N / 104°47'W | 5.40 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Adams |
| 39.0 | 1979-06-24 | 3 | 38°51'N / 104°55'W | 38°50'N / 104°50'W | 4.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | El Paso |
| 40.7 | 1983-06-04 | 2 | 39°20'N / 104°35'W | 39°24'N / 104°20'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Elbert |
| 43.0 | 1988-06-05 | 2 | 39°57'N / 105°04'W | 0.50 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Boulder | |
| 43.2 | 1975-05-18 | 3 | 39°48'N / 104°44'W | 39°51'N / 104°41'W | 4.10 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Adams |
| 43.6 | 1987-06-20 | 2 | 39°46'N / 104°37'W | 1.00 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Adams | |
| 45.7 | 1987-07-02 | 2 | 39°53'N / 104°44'W | 1.00 Mile | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Adams | |
| 46.8 | 1980-10-15 | 2 | 40°01'N / 105°13'W | 1.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Boulder | |
| 47.5 | 1986-06-08 | 2 | 39°50'N / 104°36'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Adams | |
| 48.6 | 1988-06-05 | 2 | 40°00'N / 104°58'W | 40°02'N / 104°59'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Adams |
| 49.7 | 1988-06-05 | 2 | 40°02'N / 104°59'W | 40°02'N / 104°58'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Weld |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.