Government records show 521 natural disaster events affecting the Peyton, CO area (ZIP 80831) — a notably active disaster history. These include 505 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 505 recorded incidents (97% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Peyton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2006.
Peyton has experienced 4 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 2007.
Peyton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2019.
Peyton 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 Sep 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peyton was EF2 Tornado on May 28, 2001, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jun 20, 2001), causing $2M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 22, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80831 has experienced 521 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (505 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peyton, CO, with 505 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Peyton (ZIP 80831) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
Peyton has 9 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80831 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 2001. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Peyton, CO area (ZIP 80831). 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 →