Natural Disasters in Our Neighborhood
Here is a list of some of the most recent Natural Disasters that have impacted our community
July 29, 2024 - Alexander Mountain Fire
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Started just west of Loveland. The fire burned a total of 9,668 acres and led to the destruction of 28 homes and 21 outbuildings.
Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but the fire caused significant property damage and prompted several mandatory and voluntary evacuations, including our neighborhood.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be human-related.
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This was the first time many from our community were able to stay in touch with each other using our GMRS radios. The Pinewood Reservoir Repeater was installed July 18th, just 10 days prior to the start of this fire.
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October 14, 2020 - East Troublesome Fire
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Started in Grand County, Colorado, quickly became one of the most destructive wildfires in the state’s history. Initially igniting near Troublesome Creek, the fire rapidly expanded due to high winds and dry conditions. This was a separate incident from the Cameron Peak fire, but they both occurred around the same time.
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On October 21, the fire made an unprecedented run, growing from 19,000 acres to over 170,000 acres in just 36 hours. This rapid expansion forced the evacuation of more than 35,000 people and led to significant property damage, including the destruction of over 400 homes and other structures. Tragically, two people lost their lives in the fire.
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Our neighborhood was evacuated October 16, 2020
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The fire eventually burned a total of 193,812 acres, making it the second-largest wildfire in Colorado’s history. It was fully contained by late November 2020, thanks to the efforts of firefighters and the arrival of snow.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be human-related.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Troublesome_Fire
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August 13, 2020 - Cameron Peak Fire
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Started near Chambers Lake in Colorado and became the largest wildfire in the state's history. It burned a total of 208,913 acres across the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Rocky Mountain National Park. The fire was fully contained on December 2, 2020.
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The fire caused significant damage, destroying 469 structures, including 224 homes. It forced the evacuation of over 6,000 residents from various communities, including Estes Park, Red Feather Lakes, and the Colorado State University Mountain Campus. Despite the extensive damage, there were no fatalities.
The fire's rapid spread was fueled by extreme temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions. Efforts to contain the fire involved over 1,000 personnel and included the use of aerial firefighting aircraft.
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The cause of the fire is believed to be human-related
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Peak_Fire
https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/cameron-peak-fire
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September 2013 - Colorado Floods
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The 2013 Colorado floods were a series of natural disasters occurring in the U.S. state of Colorado. Starting on September 11, 2013, a slow-moving cold front stalled over Colorado, clashing with warm humid monsoonal air from the south. This resulted in heavy rain and catastrophic flooding along Colorado's Front Range from Colorado Springs north to Fort Collins. The situation intensified on September 11 and 12. Boulder County was worst hit, with 9.08 inches (231 mm) recorded September 12 and up to 18 inches (460 mm) of rain recorded by September 15, which is comparable to Boulder County's average annual precipitation (20.7 inches, 525 mm). This event has also been referred to as the 2013 Colorado Front Range Flood, reflecting a more precise geographic extent in and along the Colorado Front Range mountains.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Colorado_floods
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