Government records show 274 natural disaster events affecting the Fort Collins, CO area (ZIP 80525) — a notably active disaster history. These include 251 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 251 recorded incidents (92% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
Fort Collins has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2010.
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 Flood (May 20, 2015), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80525 has experienced 274 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (251 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Collins, CO, with 251 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Collins (ZIP 80525) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has 7 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 $7.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80525 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 $2.5M in property damage in the Fort Collins, CO area (ZIP 80525). 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 →