Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 81503 in Grand Junction, CO. These include 16 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Junction is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Flood-related events have caused a combined $39.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Grand Junction has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 31, 2017.
Grand Junction has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Junction was 1.5" Hail on Oct 19, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 2, 2009), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81503 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (12 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Junction, CO, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.3K in property damage.
Yes, Grand Junction (ZIP 81503) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81503 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 19, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Grand Junction, CO area (ZIP 81503). 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 →