Government records show 313 natural disaster events affecting the Aurora, CO area (ZIP 80015) — a notably active disaster history. These include 285 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $506.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (285 total). 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 $497.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
Aurora has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was 1.8" Hail on Sep 29, 2014, which caused $213.3M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jun 7, 2009), causing $161M in damages. 2" Hail on Oct 16, 1998 also caused significant damage ($87.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80015 has experienced 313 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (285 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, CO, with 285 events documented. These events have caused a combined $497.1M in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 80015) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
Aurora has 14 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80015 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 29, 2014. This event caused $213.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $506.8M in property damage in the Aurora, CO area (ZIP 80015). 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 →