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80749 Sedgwick, CO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sedgwick, CO (80749)

Federal records document 125 natural disaster events in the Sedgwick, CO area (ZIP 80749). These include 107 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $598.8K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (107 total). Of these, 3 (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 $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sedgwick 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 $352.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2015.

💨 Severe wind events

Sedgwick has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K 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 Jun 7, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Sedgwick has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2013.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sedgwick was EF3 Tornado on Jun 27, 1960, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sedgwick, CO (80749)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80749 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 80749?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sedgwick, CO, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $56K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 80749 (Sedgwick) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sedgwick (ZIP 80749) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2013.

Has Sedgwick (80749) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sedgwick 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 $352.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2015.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sedgwick, CO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80749 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 80749?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $598.8K in property damage in the Sedgwick, CO area (ZIP 80749). 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 →

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