ZIP code 80744, covering Ovid, CO, has 157 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 137 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $669K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 137 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2024.
Ovid has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $278K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2015.
Ovid has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Ovid 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 $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ovid was EF3 Tornado on Jun 27, 1960, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2007), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80744 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ovid, CO, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66K in property damage.
Yes, Ovid (ZIP 80744) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $315K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2013.
Ovid has 10 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 $278K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80744 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1960. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $669K in property damage in the Ovid, CO area (ZIP 80744). 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 →