Montrose, CO (ZIP 81401) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 7 wildfires, 5 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $691.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Montrose is wildfires, with 7 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Montrose has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $671.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Montrose has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
Montrose has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2005.
Montrose has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was Flash Flood on Jun 24, 2021, which caused $650K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81401 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (7 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, CO, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 81401) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $671.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2023.
Montrose has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81401 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 24, 2021. This event caused $650K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $691.5K in property damage in the Montrose, CO area (ZIP 81401). 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 →