ZIP code 80813, covering Cripple Creek, CO, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 84 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $173.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 84 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $172.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Cripple Creek has experienced 5 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Cripple Creek has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2015.
Cripple Creek has experienced 3 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Cripple Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2015.
Cripple Creek has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cripple Creek was 2.8" Hail on Aug 6, 2018, which caused $172.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 24, 1979), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80813 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cripple Creek, CO, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $172.8M in property damage.
Yes, Cripple Creek (ZIP 80813) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2015.
Cripple Creek has 3 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80813 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 6, 2018. This event caused $172.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $173.4M in property damage in the Cripple Creek, CO area (ZIP 80813). 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 →