Federal records document 187 natural disaster events in the Genoa, CO area (ZIP 80818). These include 159 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (159 total). Of these, 4 (3%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2015.
Genoa 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Genoa has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Genoa was EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1999, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 2, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80818 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (159 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Genoa, CO, with 159 events documented.
Yes, Genoa (ZIP 80818) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $195K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Genoa has 16 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80818 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1999. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Genoa, CO area (ZIP 80818). 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 →