Government records show 230 natural disaster events affecting the Cheyenne Wells, CO area (ZIP 80810) — a notably active disaster history. These include 191 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 191 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $125.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $243K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2016.
Cheyenne Wells has experienced 3 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 $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cheyenne Wells was EF2 Tornado on Jun 16, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80810 has experienced 230 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (191 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cheyenne Wells, CO, with 191 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125.8K in property damage.
Yes, Cheyenne Wells (ZIP 80810) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
Cheyenne Wells has 17 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80810 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Cheyenne Wells, CO area (ZIP 80810). 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 →