Wildfire in Colorado

Events

668

Deaths

15

Injuries

29

Damage

$4.0 billion

• Wildfire and High Wind in Colorado, December 30, 20212 deaths · 12 injured · $2.0 billion · 94 kt wind · 4 eventsThe combination of very high winds and extremely dry conditions produced the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history ($2 Billion), the Marshall Fire. It was also one of the costliest fires in U.S. history.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Colorado, March 26 to 31, 20123 deaths · $11 million · 61 kt wind · 4 eventsStrong southwest winds ahead of an approaching cold front produced high to extreme fire danger across the Front Range Foothills and Palmer Divide.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 23 to 30, 20122 deaths · $400 million · 2 eventsA wildfire erupted in Waldo Canyon, west of Colorado Springs midday June 23rd and was not contained until July 10th. The fire consumed 18,247 acres, most of which was in National Forest land.
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 14 to 31, 20202 deaths · $167 million · 1 eventThe East Troublesome Fire started on the afternoon of October 14th and continued through the end of the month; iIt became the second largest wildfire in Colorado to date, and one of the most destructive.
• Wildfire in Colorado, April 15 to 16, 20082 deaths · $5.0 million · 1 eventA wildfire erupted west of Ordway and strong winds spread the blaze rapidly east northeastward. Highways 96 and 71 were shut down, as 8900 acres of grassland was consumed. Twenty-four structures were destroyed west and north of Ordway. Over 150 power poles were destroyed.
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 1 to 10, 2012$400 million · 2 eventsThe Waldo Canyon wildfire was fully contained on July 10th. See previous month for a full narrative of this episode.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 11 to 20, 2013$293 million · 1 eventThe wildfire was sparked on the west side of Black Forest and rapidly spread eastward the first day. A couple lost their lives in the blaze the first day. During the next few days the wildfire spread north. At its height, over 35,000 people were evacuated from the area.
• Wildfire in Colorado, September 6 to 13, 2010$217 million · 1 eventThe Fourmile Canyon Wildfire, northwest of Boulder, broke out Monday morning. It originated from an unattended fire pit at a local residence. The wildfire quickly consumed 5 1/2 square miles or 3,500 acres the first day, and forced the evacuation of over 3,000 residents.
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 1 to 31, 2020$92 million · 1 eventIn the month of October, the Cameron Peak wildfire more than doubled its size. The first half of October could be characterized as unseasonably warm, dry and windy. These conditions allowed the fire to explode from 102,075 acres on the 1st, to 208,663 acres by the 31st.
• Wildfire in Colorado, September 1 to 2, 2025$40 million · 1 eventThe Turner Gulch Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 7.5 miles northeast of Gateway, Colorado to the east and south of Highway 141.
• Wildfire in Colorado, August 1 to 31, 2025$40 million · 1 eventThe Turner Gulch Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 7.5 miles northeast of Gateway, Colorado to the east and south of Highway 141.
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 10 to 31, 2025$40 million · 1 eventThe Turner Gulch Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 7.5 miles northeast of Gateway, Colorado to the east and south of Highway 141.
• Wildfire in Colorado, October 17 to 31, 2020$37 million · 1 eventA fast moving wildfire developed in the foothills of Boulder County. The Cal-Wood Fire started near Jamestown and quickly spread eastward through the foothills of Boulder County.
• Wildfire and High Wind in Colorado, October 26, 20211 death · 1 injured · 52 kt wind · 3 eventsThroughout the day, a cold front gradually moved into Eastern Colorado, causing wind speeds to increase throughout the afternoon with gusts up to 60 mph across Yuma and Kit Carson counties.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 27 to 30, 2018$32 million · 1 eventThe Spring Creek wildfire began on June 27 around 3:57 PM 5 miles northeast of Ft Garland, CO in Costilla County, and would eventually spread into Huerfano County as well. The fire was ignited and spread through dry fuels in dry and windy weather.
• Wildfire in Colorado, April 15 to 17, 20081 death · 1 eventA wildfire erupted with strong winds across northern Fort Carson. Strong winds rapidly spread the blaze, which eventually consumed 9000 acres. Highway 115 was closed for a time, and 750 residents were evacuated.
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 30 to 31, 20241 death · 1 eventThe Stone Canyon Fire started on July 30, 2024 in the Stone Canyon area outside the Town of Lyons.
• Wildfire in Colorado, August 1 to 4, 20241 death · 1 eventThe Stone Canyon Fire started on July 30, 2024 in the Stone Canyon area outside the Town of Lyons.
• Wildfire in Colorado, April 22, 2026$20 million · 1 eventA wildfire near Flagler burned part of the railroad, including the railroad bridge. Smoke from the fire also impacted I-70 westbound traffic.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 12 to 17, 2000$15 million · 2 eventsTwo large wildfires developed in the Front Range Foothills of Colorado as careless campers and very dry conditions proved to be a dangerous combination. Strong winds gusting in excess of 60 mph on the 13th, fanned the flames, spreading both wildfires out of control.
• Wildfire in Colorado, September 1 to 11, 2025$15 million · 1 eventThe South Rim Fire started in early July due to multiple lightning strikes 9 miles east of Montrose, Colorado which ignited fires on both the north and south rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
• Wildfire in Colorado, August 1 to 31, 2025$15 million · 1 eventThe South Rim Fire started in early July due to multiple lightning strikes 9 miles east of Montrose, Colorado which ignited fires on both the north and south rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 10 to 31, 2025$15 million · 1 eventThe South Rim Fire started in early July due to multiple lightning strikes 9 miles east of Montrose, Colorado which ignited fires on both the north and south rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
• Wildfire in Colorado, July 1 to 2, 20022 injured · $6.0 million · 1 eventThe Hayman Fire, largest in Colorado this century, was fully contained on July 2nd.
• Wildfire in Colorado, June 9 to 30, 20022 injured · $6.0 million · 1 eventThe largest wildfire in Colorado this century began on the evening of June 8th in Park county and spreads into Teller county early on the morning of the 9th. The wildfire was not fully contained until July 2nd. The Hayman Fire was allegedly started by a U.S.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.