Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80926). These include 119 hailstorms, 4 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $183.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (119 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $172.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Colorado Springs has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2019.
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 $10M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2013.
Colorado Springs has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 1995.
Colorado Springs has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 1977.
Colorado Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colorado Springs was 2.8" Hail on Aug 6, 2018, which caused $172.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 12, 2013), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 12, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80926 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colorado Springs, CO, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $172.8M in property damage.
Yes, Colorado Springs (ZIP 80926) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2013.
Colorado Springs has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80926 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 $183.1M in property damage in the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80926). 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 →