ZIP code 81641, covering Meeker, CO, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 109 wildfires, 14 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $418.1K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Meeker is wildfires, with 109 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 Sep 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $368.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Meeker has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Meeker has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 27, 2005.
Meeker has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2006.
Meeker has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meeker was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2019, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81641 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (109 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meeker, CO, with 109 events documented.
Yes, Meeker (ZIP 81641) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $368.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Meeker has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81641 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2019. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $418.1K in property damage in the Meeker, CO area (ZIP 81641). 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 →