Arlington, CO (ZIP 81021) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2023.
Arlington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1978.
Arlington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was EF1 Tornado on May 12, 1975, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81021 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, CO, with 24 events documented.
Arlington has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81021 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 12, 1975. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5K in property damage in the Arlington, CO area (ZIP 81021). 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 →