Federal records document 180 natural disaster events in the Littleton, CO area (ZIP 80122). These include 164 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $653.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 164 recorded incidents (91% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $650.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2024.
Littleton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Littleton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Littleton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Littleton was 3" Hail on Jun 19, 2018, which caused $276.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Sep 29, 2014), causing $213.3M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 6, 2012 also caused significant damage ($160M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80122 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (164 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littleton, CO, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $650.3M in property damage.
Yes, Littleton (ZIP 80122) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Littleton has 6 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80122 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 19, 2018. This event caused $276.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $653.1M in property damage in the Littleton, CO area (ZIP 80122). 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 →