Federal records document 170 natural disaster events in the Fort Collins, CO area (ZIP 80521). These include 163 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Collins is hailstorms, with 163 recorded events making up 96% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2024.
Fort Collins has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 1982.
Fort Collins has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Collins was 2" Hail on Jul 20, 2009, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 31, 2023), causing $275K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80521 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (163 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Collins, CO, with 163 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Collins (ZIP 80521) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80521 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2009. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Fort Collins, CO area (ZIP 80521). 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 →