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80127 Zip Code Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes

 
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The chance of earthquake damage in 80127 Zip Code is lower than Colorado average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in 80127 Zip Code is higher than Colorado average and is higher than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #185

80127 Zip Code
0.74
Colorado
1.32
U.S.
1.81

The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.

Volcano Index, #172

80127 Zip Code
0.0000
Colorado
0.0009
U.S.
0.0023

The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.

Tornado Index, #223

80127 Zip Code
162.63
Colorado
117.98
U.S.
136.45

The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.

Other Weather Extremes Events

A total of 3,001 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of 80127 Zip Code were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:7Cold:1Dense Fog:0Drought:28
Dust Storm:0Flood:151Hail:2,087Heat:0Heavy Snow:43
High Surf:0Hurricane:0Ice Storm:0Landslide:0Strong Wind:22
Thunderstorm Winds:339Tropical Storm:0Wildfire:5Winter Storm:35Winter Weather:7
Other:276 

Volcanos Nearby

No volcano is found in or near 80127 Zip Code.

Historical Earthquake Events

A total of 28 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near 80127 Zip Code.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeDepth (km)LatitudeLongitude
35.51967-08-095.3N/A39.9-104.7
40.71967-11-275.2N/A40-104.7
30.91966-01-055N/A39.8-104.7
27.01965-02-164.9N/A39.9-105
14.31965-09-144.8N/A39.5-104.9
32.01967-04-104.8N/A39.9-104.8
18.91965-09-294.7N/A39.8-105.1
23.31965-11-214.7N/A39.8-104.9
26.91965-09-144.7N/A39.8-104.8
39.41965-09-144.7N/A39.9-104.6
18.31965-07-314.6N/A39.7-104.9
25.71965-02-164.6N/A39.9-105.1
26.91965-11-214.6N/A39.8-104.8
26.91965-09-294.6N/A39.8-104.8
26.91965-09-294.6N/A39.8-104.8
35.31963-07-024.6N/A39.8-104.6
26.91965-09-134.5N/A39.8-104.8
32.01971-08-084.4539.9-104.8
35.51967-11-274.4N/A39.9-104.7
35.51967-04-274.4N/A39.9-104.7
35.51965-11-214.4N/A39.9-104.7
22.61967-02-034.3N/A39.7-104.8
35.51966-11-144.3N/A39.9-104.7
25.71970-05-234.1539.9-105.1
39.41962-12-054N/A39.9-104.6
28.61981-04-023.8939.91-104.95
39.41967-11-153.7N/A39.9-104.6
30.91962-12-043.5N/A39.8-104.7

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 28 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near 80127 Zip Code.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
14.91981-06-03239°43'N / 105°03'W39°44'N / 105°02'W002.5M0Jefferson
15.81981-06-03239°44'N / 105°02'W39°44'N / 105°01'W002.5M0Denver
15.91985-07-19239°32'N / 104°52'W0.50 Mile40 Yards00250K0Douglas
18.31961-05-20239°24'N / 104°52'W2.00 Miles67 Yards0225K0Douglas
18.61988-06-15239°44'N / 104°56'W0.50 Mile400 Yards002.5M0Denver
18.61988-06-15339°44'N / 104°56'W2.50 Miles200 Yards0725.0M0Denver
19.11986-06-08239°43'N / 104°54'W1.00 Mile50 Yards062.5M0Denver
21.11986-06-08239°43'N / 104°51'W39°43'N / 104°51'W0.10 Mile50 Yards002.5M0Arapahoe
23.21978-05-17239°38'N / 104°45'W0.50 Mile33 Yards00250K0Adams
25.11981-06-03239°52'N / 104°59'W2.30 Miles133 Yards04225.0M0Adams
26.51976-05-30239°48'N / 104°53'W39°50'N / 104°47'W5.40 Miles67 Yards00250K0Adams
29.41988-06-05239°57'N / 105°04'W0.50 Mile50 Yards00250K0Boulder
31.61975-05-18339°48'N / 104°44'W39°51'N / 104°41'W4.10 Miles440 Yards000K0Adams
33.41987-06-20239°46'N / 104°37'W1.00 Mile30 Yards000K0Adams
33.41987-07-02239°53'N / 104°44'W1.00 Mile250 Yards003K0Adams
33.71980-10-15240°01'N / 105°13'W1.50 Miles50 Yards0025K0Boulder
35.01988-06-05240°00'N / 104°58'W40°02'N / 104°59'W1.00 Mile50 Yards00250K0Adams
36.01977-06-13239°05'N / 104°49'W1.00 Mile50 Yards00250K0El Paso
36.11988-06-05240°02'N / 104°59'W40°02'N / 104°58'W1.00 Mile50 Yards00250K0Weld
36.61986-06-08239°50'N / 104°36'W2.00 Miles100 Yards000K0Adams
36.82009-06-15239°14'N / 104°38'W39°11'N / 104°36'W4.00 Miles440 Yards00100K0KElbert
 Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado began 8 miles south-southwest of Elizabeth and produced minor damage to two homes. The tornado then moved southeast and intensified with EF1 and EF2 damage observed 9 miles south of Elizabeth, with substantial damage to a farm, trees, and snapped power poles. The tornado moved on a more southerly track for the next 2 miles with additional EF1 and EF2 damage 11 miles south of Elizabeth. The tornado leveled a 70-yr old barn and a nearby cinder-block shed was torn open. Major tree damage was also observed. The tornado then continued southward for another mile before lifting with some EF0 and EF1 damage 12 miles south of Elizabeth. Minor damage to another home was observed with several large trees uprooted. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe weather again broke out across Northeast Colorado. Three tornadoes touched down in southwest Elbert County; the strongest was rated EF2. In addition to the tornadoes, severe thunderstorms produced hail up to the size of golfballs. Damaging thunderstorm winds also downed a tree in Boulder. Other counties affected by severe thunderstorms included: Boulder, Douglas, Larimer, Lincoln and Sedgwick.
37.71977-06-13239°00'N / 105°00'W1.00 Mile50 Yards02250K0El Paso
39.31983-06-04239°20'N / 104°35'W39°24'N / 104°20'W8.00 Miles200 Yards00250K0Elbert
40.11982-06-12339°49'N / 104°32'W39°53'N / 104°32'W3.00 Miles400 Yards003K0Adams
43.11977-06-13338°56'N / 105°01'W38°55'N / 104°55'W4.90 Miles100 Yards000K0El Paso
44.61977-06-13239°15'N / 105°55'W1.00 Mile50 Yards000K0El Paso
47.41958-06-08240°04'N / 104°42'W40°06'N / 104°34'W7.10 Miles33 Yards003K0Weld
47.51996-07-13239°48'N / 104°24'W39°39'N / 104°13'W12.00 Miles440 Yards00220K6.5MAdams
 Brief Description: A fast moving tornado ripped a 12-mile path of destruction near Strasburg, in eastern Adams County. The tornado caused extensive structural damage to several galvanized metal grain silos, farm buildings and sheds in the area. The roof of a two-story log home was completely torn off. The home received substantial damage from the wind and heavy rain that followed the tornado. Several other homes in the area sustained roof damage and a number of power poles were downed along Highway 36.


* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.


 
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