Laporte, CO (ZIP 80535) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 95 hailstorms, 16 wildfires, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $410.3K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (95 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Laporte has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Laporte has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1976.
Laporte has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laporte was Flash Flood on Jul 31, 2023, which caused $275K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80535 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), wildfires (16 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laporte, CO, with 95 events documented.
Yes, Laporte (ZIP 80535) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $410K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2023.
Laporte has 2 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80535 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 31, 2023. This event caused $275K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $410.3K in property damage in the Laporte, CO area (ZIP 80535). 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 →