Gunnison, CO (ZIP 81230) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 19 wildfires, 4 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
Gunnison has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2023.
Gunnison has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 1986.
Gunnison has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Gunnison has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gunnison was EF1 Tornado on May 13, 2004, which caused $2K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81230 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gunnison, CO, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Gunnison (ZIP 81230) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2023.
Gunnison has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81230 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 2004. This event caused $2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5K in property damage in the Gunnison, CO area (ZIP 81230). 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 →