ZIP code 80735, covering Hale, CO, has 193 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 166 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 166 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $58.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
Hale has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $437.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Hale has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hale was 1.8" Hail on Jun 21, 2010, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 21, 2010), causing $380K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80735 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (166 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hale, CO, with 166 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hale (ZIP 80735) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $167K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Hale has 9 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 $437.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80735 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 21, 2010. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Hale, CO area (ZIP 80735). 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 →