With 204 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 81004 in Pueblo, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 201 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 201 recorded incidents (99% 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 $28.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Pueblo has experienced 2 tornadoes 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.
Pueblo has experienced 1 severe wind event 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 1987.
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 81004 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (201 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pueblo, CO, with 201 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.3M in property damage.
Pueblo has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81004 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 $28.3M in property damage in the Pueblo, CO area (ZIP 81004). 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 →