Elbert, CO (ZIP 80106) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 313 natural disaster events on record. These include 293 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Elbert is hailstorms, with 293 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2009.
Elbert has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Elbert has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2015.
Elbert has experienced 2 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 30, 2019.
Elbert has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elbert was 1.8" Hail on Jun 11, 1999, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jun 20, 2001), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80106 has experienced 313 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (293 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elbert, CO, with 293 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Elbert (ZIP 80106) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2015.
Elbert has 12 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 $375.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80106 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 11, 1999. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Elbert, CO area (ZIP 80106). 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 →