Federal records document 164 natural disaster events in the Rush, CO area (ZIP 80833). These include 146 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $645K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (146 total). Of these, 2 (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 9, 2025.
Rush has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Rush has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2008.
Rush has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2014.
Rush has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rush was Flash Flood on Jul 16, 2014, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 6, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80833 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (146 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rush, CO, with 146 events documented.
Yes, Rush (ZIP 80833) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2014.
Rush 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 $285K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80833 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 16, 2014. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $645K in property damage in the Rush, CO area (ZIP 80833). 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 →