With 490 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80917 in Colorado Springs, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 483 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 99% of all recorded events (483 total). Of these, 2 (0%) 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). 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 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
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.
Colorado Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 1988.
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 80917 has experienced 490 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (483 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colorado Springs, CO, with 483 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24M in property damage.
Yes, Colorado Springs (ZIP 80917) has 4 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 80917 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 80917). 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 →