Aurora, CO (ZIP 80010) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 310 natural disaster events on record. These include 282 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.5M. A total of 36 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Aurora is hailstorms, with 282 recorded events making up 91% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $47M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% 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 $33.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
Aurora has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Aurora has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Aurora has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 1965.
Aurora has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was 1" Hail on Jun 14, 1999, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 20, 2001 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80010 has experienced 310 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (282 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, CO, with 282 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47M in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 80010) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Aurora has 14 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 $33.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80010 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 14, 1999. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.5M in property damage in the Aurora, CO area (ZIP 80010). 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 →