With 259 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 81052 in Lamar, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 223 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 223 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (1%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $195K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 22, 2024.
Lamar has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamar was 3" Hail on May 29, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81052 has experienced 259 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (223 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (17 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamar, CO, with 223 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lamar (ZIP 81052) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2007.
Lamar has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81052 was 3" Hail, which occurred on May 29, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Lamar, CO area (ZIP 81052). 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 →