With 238 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80731 in Haxtun, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 200 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (200 total). Of these, 8 (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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2015.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2021.
Haxtun has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Haxtun was 1.8" Hail on Jun 18, 2009, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 5, 2000), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80731 has experienced 238 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (200 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (16 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haxtun, CO, with 200 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Haxtun (ZIP 80731) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Haxtun has 17 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80731 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 18, 2009. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Haxtun, CO area (ZIP 80731). 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 →