Amherst, CO (ZIP 80721) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 124 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Amherst is hailstorms, with 124 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
Amherst has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2011.
Amherst has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2025.
Amherst has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amherst was 2.8" Hail on Jul 19, 2024, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 19, 2024), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 11, 2007 also caused significant damage ($535K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80721 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amherst, CO, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Amherst (ZIP 80721) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2011.
Amherst has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80721 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 19, 2024. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Amherst, CO area (ZIP 80721). 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 →