Littleton, CO (ZIP 80124) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $379.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Littleton is hailstorms, with 99 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $373.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Littleton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2002.
Littleton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Littleton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Littleton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Littleton was 1.8" Hail on Sep 29, 2014, which caused $213.3M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 6, 2012), causing $160M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 29, 2002 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80124 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littleton, CO, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $373.3M in property damage.
Yes, Littleton (ZIP 80124) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Littleton has 9 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80124 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 29, 2014. This event caused $213.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $379.8M in property damage in the Littleton, CO area (ZIP 80124). 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 →