Calhan, CO (ZIP 80808) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 364 natural disaster events on record. These include 337 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Calhan is hailstorms, with 337 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (1%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Calhan has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Calhan has experienced 1 flood 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calhan was EF2 Tornado on May 28, 2001, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jun 20, 2001), causing $2M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 22, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80808 has experienced 364 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (337 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (7 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calhan, CO, with 337 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Calhan (ZIP 80808) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2015.
Calhan has 19 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80808 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 2001. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Calhan, CO area (ZIP 80808). 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 →