Government records show 307 natural disaster events affecting the Limon, CO area (ZIP 80828) — a notably active disaster history. These include 259 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 259 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (1%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Limon was EF3 Tornado on Jun 6, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 31, 1999), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80828 has experienced 307 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (259 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (12 events), and severe wind events (11 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Limon, CO, with 259 events documented.
Yes, Limon (ZIP 80828) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2023.
Limon has 25 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 $29.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80828 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 $30M in property damage in the Limon, CO area (ZIP 80828). 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 →