Federal records document 192 natural disaster events in the North Pole, CO area (ZIP 80809). These include 170 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (170 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $18.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
North Pole has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
North Pole has experienced 3 wildfires on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 3, 2020.
North Pole has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Pole was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2012, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 9, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80809 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Pole, CO, with 170 events documented.
Yes, North Pole (ZIP 80809) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
North Pole has 6 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 $500.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80809 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2012. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the North Pole, CO area (ZIP 80809). 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 →