Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Briggsdale, CO area (ZIP 80611). These include 78 hailstorms, 24 wildfires, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $642.8K.
The dominant hazard type for Briggsdale is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2000.
Briggsdale has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
Briggsdale has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Briggsdale was Flood on May 9, 2015, which caused $600K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80611 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), wildfires (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Briggsdale, CO, with 78 events documented.
Yes, Briggsdale (ZIP 80611) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $610K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2015.
Briggsdale has 12 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 $32.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80611 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2015. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $642.8K in property damage in the Briggsdale, CO area (ZIP 80611). 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 →