ZIP code 80825, covering Kit Carson, CO, has 188 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 153 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 153 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $877.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $311K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $780 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2004.
Kit Carson 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $303.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
Kit Carson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kit Carson was 1.8" Hail on Jun 12, 2009, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 28, 2025), causing $175K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80825 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (153 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kit Carson, CO, with 153 events documented. These events have caused a combined $877.5K in property damage.
Yes, Kit Carson (ZIP 80825) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $303.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
Kit Carson has 11 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 $780. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80825 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2009. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Kit Carson, CO area (ZIP 80825). 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 →