Delta, CO (ZIP 81416) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 24 wildfires, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Delta is wildfires, with 24 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2024.
Delta has experienced 6 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 $177K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2023.
Delta has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2005.
Delta has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Delta has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2020.
Delta has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delta was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 19, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 18, 2013), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81416 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delta, CO, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Delta (ZIP 81416) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $177K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2023.
Delta has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $46K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81416 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 19, 2010. 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 Delta, CO area (ZIP 81416). 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 →