Rye, CO (ZIP 81069) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 93 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (93 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2025.
Rye has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $214K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2017.
Rye has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rye was 1.5" Hail on Jun 20, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jun 20, 2001), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81069 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), wildfires (14 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rye, CO, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Rye (ZIP 81069) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $214K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2017.
Rye has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81069 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 2001. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Rye, CO area (ZIP 81069). 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 →