With 291 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80743 in Otis, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 244 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (244 total). Of these, 16 (7%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Otis has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $263K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Otis was 2.8" Hail on Jun 21, 2010, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 8, 2023), causing $1M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 19, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80743 has experienced 291 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (244 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (20 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Otis, CO, with 244 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Otis (ZIP 80743) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $263K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2024.
Otis has 20 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80743 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 21, 2010. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1M in property damage in the Otis, CO area (ZIP 80743). 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 →