Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Matheson, CO area (ZIP 80830). These include 125 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (125 total). Of these, 3 (2%) 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 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $4.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Matheson has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2022.
Matheson has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Matheson was Flash Flood on May 4, 2015, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80830 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Matheson, CO, with 125 events documented.
Yes, Matheson (ZIP 80830) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2015.
Matheson has 12 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 $4.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80830 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 4, 2015. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8K in property damage in the Matheson, CO area (ZIP 80830). 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 →