Government records show 284 natural disaster events affecting the Bennett, CO area (ZIP 80102) — a notably active disaster history. These include 211 hailstorms, 54 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $221.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (211 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $213.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Tornadoes account for 19% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Bennett has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $327K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Bennett has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Bennett has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 14, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennett was 4.5" Hail on Jul 13, 2011, which caused $164.8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jun 20, 2001), causing $49M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 13, 1996 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80102 has experienced 284 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (211 events), tornadoes (54 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennett, CO, with 211 events documented. These events have caused a combined $213.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bennett (ZIP 80102) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $327K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Bennett has 54 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80102 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2011. This event caused $164.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $221.3M in property damage in the Bennett, CO area (ZIP 80102). 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 →