Government records show 380 natural disaster events affecting the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80921) — a notably active disaster history. These include 359 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colorado Springs is hailstorms, with 359 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Colorado Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2013.
Colorado Springs has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2004.
Colorado Springs has experienced 6 wildfires on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 Nov 15, 2019.
Colorado Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colorado Springs was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2012, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 13, 1977), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80921 has experienced 380 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (359 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (6 events), and severe wind events (3 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 359 events documented.
Yes, Colorado Springs (ZIP 80921) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2013.
Colorado Springs has 6 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 $500.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80921 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2012. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80921). 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 →