Water Damage Restoration in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs by the numbers: 47 flood report days from 2016 to 2025, 160 freezing nights a year, 2 federal disaster declarations since 2016. Below: first steps, the records, Colorado insurance help and costs.
Updated November 2, 2026
First Steps for Water in a Home in Colorado Springs
- Burst pipe: shut the main water valve, then open the lowest faucet to drain the lines (burst pipe steps).
- Stay clear of wet outlets and cords.
- Photograph the damage, then call your insurer.
Colorado Springs Flood Record
NOAA has 82 flood and flash flood reports for El Paso and Teller counties from 2016 to 2025, on 47 separate days; July had the most.
At the Colorado Springs 3.7 ENE gauge, July is the wettest month with 3.2 inches on average.
| Month | Flood report days | Normal precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.4 |
| February | 0 | 0.6 |
| March | 0 | 1 |
| April | 0 | 1.9 |
| May | 2 | 2.4 |
| June | 7 | 2.7 |
| July | 22 | 3.2 |
| August | 16 | 3.1 |
| September | 0 | 1.7 |
| October | 0 | 0.9 |
| November | 0 | 0.6 |
| December | 0 | 0.5 |
| County | Flood report days | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | 44 | 78 |
| Teller County | 3 | 4 |
Freezing Nights in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs averages 160 nights a year at or below 32°F (Colorado Springs Municipal Airport station). About 68 of them drop to 20°F or colder. NOAA counted 110 winter storm, ice or extreme cold days in El Paso and Teller counties from 2016 to 2025.
Unheated crawl spaces, attics and garages freeze first (Red Cross); keep the heat at 55°F or more (IBHS).
Storms and Disasters in Colorado Springs
El Paso and Teller counties were named in 2 federal weather or fire declarations since 2016 (OpenFEMA).
Notable NOAA storm reports
- July 30, 2025: Tornado, EF1 (Teller County)A damage assessment was performed for an EF1 tornado that formed at 1:55PM MDT on July 30th, 2025 6 miles WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado.
- June 17, 2025: Tornado, EF1 (Teller County)Confirmed tornado northeast of Divide, in Teller County. Rating was EF-1 with winds estimated at 106 mph.
- August 5, 2023: Hail, 4 inch hail (El Paso County)The one and only time this year when there was a proper monsoonal tap over southern Colorado.
- June 6, 2020: Thunderstorm wind, 86 mph gust (El Paso County)Roof peeled off a trailer home near the El Paso County fairgrounds. Time estimated per Doppler radar signatures. Doppler radar estimates 70-75 mph winds.
- August 29, 2016: Flash flood (El Paso County)Very heavy rain and high rainfall rates caused extensive flash flooding in Colorado Springs, especially east of downtown. Up to 3 feet of water and hail inundated some areas near the Olympic Training Center and Citadel Mall.
Federal disaster declarations
- August 25, 2023: Severe Storms, Flooding, And TornadoesFlood, FEMA DR-4731
- June 30, 2018: Chateau FireFire, FEMA FM-5247
Colorado Springs Housing at a Glance
Census figures for the city of Colorado Springs (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024): 211,353 housing units, a median build year of 1986, 39% built before 1980, 23% before 1970, 61% owner occupied.
Colorado Insurance Help for Water Claims
Claim problems in Colorado go to the Colorado Division of Insurance.
Flood damage needs a separate flood policy, which typically starts 30 days after purchase (FloodSmart). Look up Colorado Springs flood zones on FEMA's flood maps.
Restoration Cost Guide for Colorado Springs
| Typical range (national) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Most jobs | $1,305 to $5,707 |
| Sewage, per sq ft | $7 to $7.50 |
| Average insurer payout, water or freeze claim | $15,400 |
Sources: Bob Vila, May 2023; III, 2019 to 2023.
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Questions
When is the first freeze in Colorado Springs?
The median first night at or below 32°F is October 8 and the median last is May 3 at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport station (NOAA normals, 1991 to 2020).
How fast does mold start?
Dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours (EPA).
Sources: NOAA Storm Events, NOAA normals, OpenFEMA, Census ACS, EPA mold guide.