With 419 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80701 in Fort Morgan, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 352 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (352 total). Of these, 13 (4%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (63%) 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 $818K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Morgan was 1.5" Hail on May 22, 1998, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jul 30, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80701 has experienced 419 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (352 events), tornadoes (34 events), floods (19 events), and severe wind events (14 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Morgan, CO, with 352 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Morgan (ZIP 80701) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $818K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
Fort Morgan has 34 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80701 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 1998. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Fort Morgan, CO area (ZIP 80701). 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 →