Walsh, CO (ZIP 81090) has experienced 195 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 159 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (159 total). Of these, 6 (4%) 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 Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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 Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $85.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Walsh has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 17, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walsh 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 81090 has experienced 195 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (159 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (13 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walsh, CO, with 159 events documented.
Walsh has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $85.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81090 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 $2.2M in property damage in the Walsh, CO area (ZIP 81090). 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 →