Colorado Springs, CO (ZIP 80928) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 201 natural disaster events on record. These include 187 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $178.8M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 187 recorded incidents (93% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $169M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Colorado Springs has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2001.
Colorado Springs has experienced 6 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Colorado Springs has experienced 1 wildfire on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colorado Springs was 3" Hail on Jun 13, 2018, which caused $169M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 28, 2001), causing $8M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 22, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80928 has experienced 201 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (187 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colorado Springs, CO, with 187 events documented. These events have caused a combined $169M in property damage.
Colorado Springs has 7 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80928 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 13, 2018. This event caused $169M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $178.8M in property damage in the Colorado Springs, CO area (ZIP 80928). 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 →