Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 80827 in Lake George, CO. These include 16 wildfires, 12 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (44% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 16, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2019.
Lake George has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
Lake George has experienced 2 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake George was EF1 Tornado on Aug 23, 2008, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80827 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (16 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake George, CO, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Lake George (ZIP 80827) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
Lake George has 6 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80827 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 23, 2008. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65K in property damage in the Lake George, CO area (ZIP 80827). 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 →