Gateway, CO (ZIP 81522) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 23 wildfires, 5 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $245K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 23 recorded incidents (74% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Gateway has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2025.
Gateway has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 6, 1985.
Gateway has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2000.
Gateway has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 21, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gateway was Debris Flow on Jul 24, 2021, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81522 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (23 events), floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gateway, CO, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Gateway (ZIP 81522) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81522 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 24, 2021. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $245K in property damage in the Gateway, CO area (ZIP 81522). 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 →