With 258 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80020 in Broomfield, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 241 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $446.3M. A total of 58 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 241 recorded incidents (93% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $121.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Broomfield has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $299.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2023.
Broomfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1990.
Broomfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2000.
Broomfield has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 2, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Broomfield was Flood on Sep 12, 2013, which caused $297.3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (May 22, 1996), causing $120M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 3, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80020 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (241 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Broomfield, CO, with 241 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121.2M in property damage.
Yes, Broomfield (ZIP 80020) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $299.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2023.
Broomfield has 5 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80020 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 2013. This event caused $297.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $446.3M in property damage in the Broomfield, CO area (ZIP 80020). 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 →