Colorado City, TX (ZIP 79512) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 301 natural disaster events on record. These include 220 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (220 total). Of these, 10 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $325.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 2025.
Colorado City has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colorado City was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 30, 2020, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 23, 2017), causing $3M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 11, 1999 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 79512 has experienced 301 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (220 events), severe wind events (26 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (18 events), earthquakes (12 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colorado City, TX, with 220 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Colorado City (ZIP 79512) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2022.
Colorado City has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 79512 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 30, 2020. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Colorado City, TX area (ZIP 79512). 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 →