Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Drake, CO area (ZIP 80515). These include 33 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $645K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Drake is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (26%) 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 $645K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drake was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2022, which caused $350K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80515 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (19 events), and wildfires (13 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drake, CO, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Drake (ZIP 80515) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $645K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80515 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2022. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $645K in property damage in the Drake, CO area (ZIP 80515). 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 →