Aurora, CO (ZIP 80019) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $301.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Aurora is hailstorms, with 94 recorded events making up 71% 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 $301.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $35.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
Aurora has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Aurora has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $120K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Aurora has experienced 2 earthquakes 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 4.5" Hail on Jul 13, 2011, which caused $164.8M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Oct 16, 1998), causing $87.8M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jun 20, 2001 also caused significant damage ($49M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80019 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, CO, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $301.6M in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 80019) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Aurora has 26 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 $35.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80019 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2011. This event caused $164.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $301.8M in property damage in the Aurora, CO area (ZIP 80019). 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 →