Empire, CO (ZIP 80438) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 1 wildfire, and 1 severe wind event.
With 3 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2013.
Empire has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Empire 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 Jun 6, 2020.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80438 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Empire, CO, with 3 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80438 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 6, 2020. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →