Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Virginia Dale, CO area (ZIP 80536). These include 40 hailstorms, 31 wildfires, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $555.3K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Virginia Dale is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
There have been 31 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Virginia Dale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
Virginia Dale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Virginia Dale was EF2 Tornado on May 22, 2008, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80536 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), wildfires (31 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Virginia Dale, CO, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Virginia Dale (ZIP 80536) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Virginia Dale has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80536 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2008. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $555.3K in property damage in the Virginia Dale, CO area (ZIP 80536). 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 →