Mesa, CO (ZIP 81643) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 19 wildfires, 8 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $108K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Mesa has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
Mesa has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
Mesa has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2020.
Mesa has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mesa was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2014, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81643 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesa, CO, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Mesa (ZIP 81643) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $78K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
Mesa has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81643 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2014. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $108K in property damage in the Mesa, CO area (ZIP 81643). 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 →