Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the Rocky Ford, CO area (ZIP 81067). These include 117 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $187.8K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 117 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2024.
Rocky Ford has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $57.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1998.
Rocky Ford has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2023.
Rocky Ford has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 3, 2017.
Rocky Ford has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rocky Ford was EF1 Tornado on May 24, 1998, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81067 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky Ford, CO, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Rocky Ford (ZIP 81067) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Rocky Ford has 8 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 $57.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81067 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1998. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $187.8K in property damage in the Rocky Ford, CO area (ZIP 81067). 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 →