Federal records document 167 natural disaster events in the Springfield, CO area (ZIP 81073). These include 132 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $962.8K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 132 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K 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 Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $436.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2010.
Springfield has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Springfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2021.
Springfield has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was 2.8" Hail on May 23, 2010, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 10, 1967), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81073 has experienced 167 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), wildfires (9 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, CO, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 81073) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2005.
Springfield has 11 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 $436.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81073 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 23, 2010. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $962.8K in property damage in the Springfield, CO area (ZIP 81073). 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 →