Government records show 216 natural disaster events affecting the Pueblo, CO area (ZIP 81008) — a notably active disaster history. These include 206 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pueblo is hailstorms, with 206 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2006.
Pueblo has experienced 5 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.
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 81008 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (206 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pueblo, CO, with 206 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.3M in property damage.
Pueblo has 5 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 $110K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81008 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 $26.4M in property damage in the Pueblo, CO area (ZIP 81008). 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 →