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80610 Ault, CO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ault, CO (80610)

Ault, CO (ZIP 80610) has experienced 181 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 126 hailstorms, 24 wildfires, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $848.3K.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (126 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

There have been 24 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.

🌊 Floods

Ault has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

Ault has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Ault was 1" Hail on Jul 13, 1996, which caused $380K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2011), causing $150K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ault, CO (80610)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80610 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), wildfires (24 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 80610?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ault, CO, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $480K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 80610 (Ault) prone to flooding?

Yes, Ault (ZIP 80610) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.

Has Ault (80610) ever been hit by a tornado?

Ault has 16 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 $28.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ault, CO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80610 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 1996. This event caused $380K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 80610?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $848.3K in property damage in the Ault, CO area (ZIP 80610). 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 →

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