ZIP code 80645, covering La Salle, CO, has 194 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 163 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $159.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
With 163 recorded incidents (84% 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $147.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
La Salle has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
La Salle has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Salle was EF3 Tornado on May 22, 2008, which caused $147M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 28, 2024), causing $3.4M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jun 23, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80645 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (163 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Salle, CO, with 163 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, La Salle (ZIP 80645) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2024.
La Salle has 18 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 $147.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80645 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 $159.6M in property damage in the La Salle, CO area (ZIP 80645). 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 →