ZIP code 80540, covering Lyons, CO, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 17 wildfires, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $850K. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 24% 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Lyons has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $850K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Lyons has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyons was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2022, which caused $350K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 13, 2011), causing $320K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80540 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), wildfires (17 events), floods (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyons, CO, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Lyons (ZIP 80540) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $850K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Lyons has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80540 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 $850K in property damage in the Lyons, CO area (ZIP 80540). 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 →