Government records show 503 natural disaster events affecting the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80918) — a notably active disaster history. These include 495 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Colorado Springs is hailstorms, with 495 recorded events making up 98% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jul 6, 2025.
Colorado Springs has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $270K 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 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Colorado Springs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 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 80918 has experienced 503 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (495 events), floods (3 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 495 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24M in property damage.
Yes, Colorado Springs (ZIP 80918) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80918 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 80918). 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 →