Eckley, CO (ZIP 80727) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 119 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Eckley is hailstorms, with 119 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Eckley has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $975.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eckley was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 19, 2011, which caused $21.4M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 21, 2010), causing $11.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80727 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), severe wind events (14 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eckley, CO, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.6M in property damage.
Eckley has 8 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 $975.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80727 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 19, 2011. This event caused $21.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34M in property damage in the Eckley, CO area (ZIP 80727). 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 →