Commerce City, CO (ZIP 80022) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 432 natural disaster events on record. These include 353 hailstorms, 44 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $299.7M. A total of 77 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Commerce City is hailstorms, with 353 recorded events making up 82% 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 $237M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Commerce City has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 2, 1981.
Commerce City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Commerce City was 1.2" Hail on May 22, 1996, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 26, 2010), causing $70M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 14, 1999 also caused significant damage ($35M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80022 has experienced 432 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (353 events), tornadoes (44 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), earthquakes (10 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Commerce City, CO, with 353 events documented. These events have caused a combined $237M in property damage.
Yes, Commerce City (ZIP 80022) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Commerce City has 44 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 $55.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80022 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 1996. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $299.7M in property damage in the Commerce City, CO area (ZIP 80022). 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 →