With 232 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80017 in Aurora, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 206 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 206 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $122.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
Aurora has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 Jun 21, 2023.
Aurora has experienced 5 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 2" Hail on Oct 16, 1998, which caused $87.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 14, 1999), causing $35M in damages. Flood on Sep 12, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80017 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (206 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, CO, with 206 events documented. These events have caused a combined $122.8M in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 80017) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
Aurora has 13 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80017 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Oct 16, 1998. This event caused $87.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $132.3M in property damage in the Aurora, CO area (ZIP 80017). 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 →