Henderson, CO (ZIP 80640) has experienced 165 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 143 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $217M. A total of 42 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (143 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $190M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2004.
Henderson has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 2, 1981.
Henderson has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
Henderson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Henderson has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henderson was 1.2" Hail on May 22, 1996, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 26, 2010), causing $70M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 3, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80640 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), tornadoes (12 events), earthquakes (5 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henderson, CO, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $190M in property damage.
Yes, Henderson (ZIP 80640) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
Henderson 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80640 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 1996. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $217M in property damage in the Henderson, CO area (ZIP 80640). 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 →