Government records show 274 natural disaster events affecting the Eaton, CO area (ZIP 80615) — a notably active disaster history. These include 220 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 220 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (1%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $43.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2004.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2024.
Eaton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2016.
Eaton has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
Eaton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 6, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eaton was Flood on May 28, 2024, which caused $3.4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jun 23, 1997), causing $3.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 10, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80615 has experienced 274 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (220 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), wildfires (7 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eaton, CO, with 220 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.6M in property damage.
Yes, Eaton (ZIP 80615) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2024.
Eaton has 22 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 $43.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80615 was Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2024. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Eaton, CO area (ZIP 80615). 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 →