Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Arvada, WY area (ZIP 82831). These include 66 hailstorms, 30 wildfires, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39K.
The dominant hazard type for Arvada is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2023.
There have been 30 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
Arvada has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1975.
Arvada has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2013.
Arvada has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 2006.
Arvada has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arvada was EF1 Tornado on May 20, 1961, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 82831 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), wildfires (30 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arvada, WY, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Arvada (ZIP 82831) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2015.
Arvada has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 82831 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 1961. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39K in property damage in the Arvada, WY area (ZIP 82831). 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 →