Fort Carson, CO (ZIP 80913) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 304 natural disaster events on record. These include 288 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $376.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 288 recorded incidents (95% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $365.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2025.
Fort Carson has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Fort Carson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 1979.
Fort Carson has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2019.
Fort Carson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Carson was 2.8" Hail on Aug 6, 2018, which caused $172.8M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jun 13, 2018), causing $169M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 14, 2002 also caused significant damage ($24M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80913 has experienced 304 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (288 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Carson, CO, with 288 events documented. These events have caused a combined $365.8M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Carson (ZIP 80913) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Fort Carson has 5 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80913 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 6, 2018. This event caused $172.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $376.1M in property damage in the Fort Carson, CO area (ZIP 80913). 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 →