Fort Collins, CO (ZIP 80526) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 242 natural disaster events on record. These include 228 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 94% of all recorded events (228 total). 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 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 1983.
Fort Collins has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
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 80526 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (228 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Collins, CO, with 228 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Collins (ZIP 80526) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $450K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Fort Collins has 4 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 $2.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80526 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 $1.5M in property damage in the Fort Collins, CO area (ZIP 80526). 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 →