With 326 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80524 in Fort Collins, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 283 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Collins is hailstorms, with 283 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $67.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Fort Collins has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. 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 1" Hail (Jul 13, 1996), causing $380K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80524 has experienced 326 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (283 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (15 events), wildfires (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Collins, CO, with 283 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Collins (ZIP 80524) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has 18 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 $67.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80524 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Fort Collins, CO area (ZIP 80524). 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 →