New Raymer, CO (ZIP 80742) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 206 natural disaster events on record. These include 182 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $657.6K.
The dominant hazard type for New Raymer is hailstorms, with 182 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2025.
New Raymer has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
New Raymer has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2009.
New Raymer has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Raymer was Flood on May 9, 2015, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 18, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80742 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (182 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Raymer, CO, with 182 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, New Raymer (ZIP 80742) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $365K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
New Raymer has 11 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 $252.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80742 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2015. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $657.6K in property damage in the New Raymer, CO area (ZIP 80742). 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 →