Byers, CO (ZIP 80103) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 176 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $161.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Byers is hailstorms, with 176 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $161.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $482.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2018.
Byers has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Byers has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Byers was 2.5" Hail on Jun 7, 2012, which caused $161.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 14, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80103 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (176 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Byers, CO, with 176 events documented. These events have caused a combined $161.1M in property damage.
Yes, Byers (ZIP 80103) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $82K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2015.
Byers has 26 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 $482.7K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80103 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 7, 2012. This event caused $161.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $161.7M in property damage in the Byers, CO area (ZIP 80103). 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 →