With 217 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80137 in Watkins, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 160 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $463.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 160 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $462.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $855.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Watkins has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Watkins has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Watkins has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 14, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watkins was 4.5" Hail on Jul 13, 2011, which caused $164.8M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jun 7, 2009), causing $161M in damages. 2" Hail on Oct 16, 1998 also caused significant damage ($87.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80137 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (160 events), tornadoes (40 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watkins, CO, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $462.6M in property damage.
Yes, Watkins (ZIP 80137) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Watkins has 40 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $855.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80137 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2011. This event caused $164.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $463.6M in property damage in the Watkins, CO area (ZIP 80137). 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 →