Arvada, CO (ZIP 80004) has experienced 198 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 185 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 60 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arvada is hailstorms, with 185 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Arvada has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Arvada has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2000.
Arvada has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $60 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1982.
Arvada has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arvada was 2.8" Hail on May 8, 2017, which caused $2.3B in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 7, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80004 has experienced 198 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (185 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arvada, CO, with 185 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3B in property damage.
Yes, Arvada (ZIP 80004) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Arvada has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $60. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80004 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2017. This event caused $2.3B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3B in property damage in the Arvada, CO area (ZIP 80004). 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 →