ZIP code 80021, covering Westminster, CO, has 199 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 187 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $323.8M. A total of 58 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 94% of all recorded events (187 total). 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Westminster 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $297.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Westminster has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2000.
Westminster has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 1965.
Westminster has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westminster was Flood on Sep 12, 2013, which caused $297.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 3, 1981), causing $25M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Jul 12, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80021 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (187 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westminster, CO, with 187 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Westminster (ZIP 80021) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $297.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Westminster has 2 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80021 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 $323.8M in property damage in the Westminster, CO area (ZIP 80021). 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 →