Government records show 359 natural disaster events affecting the Yuma, CO area (ZIP 80759) — a notably active disaster history. These include 309 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 309 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $22.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Yuma has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yuma was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 19, 2011, which caused $21.4M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 21, 2010), causing $11.2M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 21, 2010 also caused significant damage ($6.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80759 has experienced 359 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (309 events), severe wind events (27 events), tornadoes (20 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 Yuma, CO, with 309 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.1M in property damage.
Yes, Yuma (ZIP 80759) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2024.
Yuma 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80759 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 19, 2011. This event caused $21.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.2M in property damage in the Yuma, CO area (ZIP 80759). 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 →