Federal records document 155 natural disaster events in the Pueblo, CO area (ZIP 81001). These include 150 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 150 recorded incidents (97% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Pueblo has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Pueblo has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pueblo was 2" Hail on Jul 20, 2000, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 20, 2003), causing $4M in damages. 1.5" Hail on May 26, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81001 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (150 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pueblo, CO, with 150 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.3M in property damage.
Pueblo 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81001 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2000. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.3M in property damage in the Pueblo, CO area (ZIP 81001). 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 →