Dove Creek, CO (ZIP 81324) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 17 wildfires, 4 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $140K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 17, 2018.
Dove Creek has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Dove Creek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2002.
Dove Creek has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Dove Creek has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dove Creek was 1" Hail on Sep 9, 2003, which caused $35K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81324 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (17 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dove Creek, CO, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Dove Creek (ZIP 81324) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Dove Creek has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81324 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Sep 9, 2003. This event caused $35K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $140K in property damage in the Dove Creek, CO area (ZIP 81324). 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 →