With 311 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80821 in Hugo, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 280 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (280 total). Of these, 9 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2015.
Hugo has experienced 9 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 Jun 8, 2024.
Hugo has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $171K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
Hugo has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hugo was EF3 Tornado on Jun 6, 1990, which caused $25M 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 80821 has experienced 311 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (280 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (7 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hugo, CO, with 280 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Hugo (ZIP 80821) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $171K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
Hugo has 14 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80821 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Hugo, CO area (ZIP 80821). 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 →