ZIP code 81041, covering Granada, CO, has 174 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 148 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Granada is hailstorms, with 148 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Granada has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Granada was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 2007, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 21, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81041 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (148 events), tornadoes (17 events), and severe wind events (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Granada, CO, with 148 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Granada has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81041 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 2007. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Granada, CO area (ZIP 81041). 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 →