Government records show 220 natural disaster events affecting the Pueblo, CO area (ZIP 81005) — a notably active disaster history. These include 199 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pueblo is hailstorms, with 199 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. 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 $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 Jan 16, 2025.
Pueblo has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2017.
Pueblo has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2006.
Pueblo has experienced 2 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2001.
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 81005 has experienced 220 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (199 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pueblo, CO, with 199 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.3M in property damage.
Yes, Pueblo (ZIP 81005) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $610K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2017.
Pueblo has 4 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 $105K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81005 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 $28M in property damage in the Pueblo, CO area (ZIP 81005). 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 →