ZIP code 81650, covering Rifle, CO, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 wildfires, 17 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $213.7K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (64 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 25, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $173.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Rifle has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2020.
Rifle has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2018.
Rifle has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 2019.
Rifle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rifle was Flash Flood on Jul 25, 2005, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81650 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (64 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rifle, CO, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Rifle (ZIP 81650) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $173.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Rifle 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 81650 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 25, 2005. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $213.7K in property damage in the Rifle, CO area (ZIP 81650). 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 →