Ordway, CO (ZIP 81063) has experienced 145 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 132 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $380K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (132 total). Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Ordway has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1987.
Ordway 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2014.
Ordway has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2017.
Ordway has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ordway was Flash Flood on Jul 16, 2014, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81063 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (10 events), flood (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ordway, CO, with 132 events documented.
Yes, Ordway (ZIP 81063) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2014.
Ordway has 10 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 $80K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81063 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 2014. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $380K in property damage in the Ordway, CO area (ZIP 81063). 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 →