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80861 Vona, CO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Vona, CO (80861)

Government records show 237 natural disaster events affecting the Vona, CO area (ZIP 80861) — a notably active disaster history. These include 216 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 216 recorded incidents (91% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $654K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $597K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Vona has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $62.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 1997.

🌊 Floods

Vona has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Vona was 1.8" Hail on Jul 27, 1997, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 16, 2011), causing $300K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Vona, CO (80861)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80861 has experienced 237 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (216 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 80861?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vona, CO, with 216 events documented. These events have caused a combined $654K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 80861 (Vona) prone to flooding?

Yes, Vona (ZIP 80861) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2017.

Has Vona (80861) ever been hit by a tornado?

Vona has 6 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 $62.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 1997.

What was the worst natural disaster in Vona, CO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80861 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 27, 1997. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 80861?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Vona, CO area (ZIP 80861). 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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