ZIP code 81089, covering Farista, CO, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 hailstorms, 9 wildfires, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Farista is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Farista has experienced 9 wildfires on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Farista has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 2008.
Farista has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1983.
Farista has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farista was 2.8" Hail on Jun 26, 2007, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81089 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), wildfires (9 events), earthquakes (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farista, CO, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Farista (ZIP 81089) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2019.
Farista has 3 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81089 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 26, 2007. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63K in property damage in the Farista, CO area (ZIP 81089). 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 →