Government records show 221 natural disaster events affecting the Wattenburg, CO area (ZIP 80621) — a notably active disaster history. These include 170 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 85 injuries.
With 170 recorded incidents (77% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Wattenburg has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2023.
Wattenburg has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wattenburg was EF3 Tornado on May 22, 2008, which caused $147M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jul 20, 2009), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80621 has experienced 221 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), tornadoes (37 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wattenburg, CO, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Wattenburg (ZIP 80621) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2023.
Wattenburg has 37 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80621 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2008. This event caused $147M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $156.7M in property damage in the Wattenburg, CO area (ZIP 80621). 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 →