ZIP code 81521, covering Fruita, CO, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 wildfires, 16 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $733K.
The dominant hazard type for Fruita is wildfires, with 31 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Fruita has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2023.
Fruita has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 30, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fruita was 1.8" Hail on May 2, 2009, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Aug 11, 1999), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81521 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (31 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fruita, CO, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Fruita (ZIP 81521) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81521 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 2, 2009. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $733K in property damage in the Fruita, CO area (ZIP 81521). 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 →