Palmer Lake, CO (ZIP 80133) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 82 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
The dominant hazard type for Palmer Lake is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Palmer Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1992.
Palmer Lake has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Palmer Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmer Lake was EF2 Tornado on Jun 13, 1977, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80133 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmer Lake, CO, with 82 events documented.
Palmer Lake has 3 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80133 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1977. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Palmer Lake, CO area (ZIP 80133). 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 →