Government records show 504 natural disaster events affecting the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80909) — a notably active disaster history. These include 493 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colorado Springs is hailstorms, with 493 recorded events making up 98% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Colorado Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
Colorado Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 1988.
Colorado Springs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colorado Springs was 1" Hail on Jun 14, 2002, which caused $24M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 29, 2016), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80909 has experienced 504 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (493 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 98% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colorado Springs, CO, with 493 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24M in property damage.
Yes, Colorado Springs (ZIP 80909) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $290K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
Colorado Springs has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80909 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 14, 2002. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80909). 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 →