Fountain, CO (ZIP 80817) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 270 natural disaster events on record. These include 254 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $179.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Fountain is hailstorms, with 254 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (3%) 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 $169M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Fountain has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 1979.
Fountain has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Fountain has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Fountain has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fountain was 3" Hail on Jun 13, 2018, which caused $169M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 12, 2013), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 12, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80817 has experienced 270 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (254 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fountain, CO, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $169M in property damage.
Yes, Fountain (ZIP 80817) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Fountain 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80817 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 13, 2018. This event caused $169M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $179.3M in property damage in the Fountain, CO area (ZIP 80817). 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 →