Government records show 270 natural disaster events affecting the Brush, CO area (ZIP 80723) — a notably active disaster history. These include 224 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 224 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (4%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2021.
Brush has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $231K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brush was 1.5" Hail on May 22, 1998, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 2023), causing $500K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80723 has experienced 270 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (224 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (12 events), and floods (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brush, CO, with 224 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Brush (ZIP 80723) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $231K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
Brush has 24 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80723 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 1998. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Brush, CO area (ZIP 80723). 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 →