Vilas, CO (ZIP 81087) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 2 (7%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
Vilas has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2017.
Vilas has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 1, 1986.
Vilas has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vilas was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 25, 2017, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 30, 2014), causing $30K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81087 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vilas, CO, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Vilas (ZIP 81087) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2005.
Vilas has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 1, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81087 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 25, 2017. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Vilas, CO area (ZIP 81087). 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 →