Colorado Springs, CO (ZIP 80919) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 409 natural disaster events on record. These include 386 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 386 recorded incidents (94% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $18.7M 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 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Colorado Springs has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1979.
Colorado Springs has experienced 2 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2019.
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 (Jul 30, 2012), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80919 has experienced 409 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (386 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colorado Springs, CO, with 386 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24M in property damage.
Yes, Colorado Springs (ZIP 80919) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
Colorado Springs has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80919 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 $43.2M in property damage in the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80919). 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 →