Westminster, CO (ZIP 80031) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 214 natural disaster events on record. These include 196 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $148.5M. A total of 55 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Westminster is hailstorms, with 196 recorded events making up 92% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $121.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Westminster has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Westminster has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1990.
Westminster has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 29, 2000.
Westminster has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 2, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westminster was 1.2" Hail on May 22, 1996, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 3, 1981), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80031 has experienced 214 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (196 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westminster, CO, with 196 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121.2M in property damage.
Yes, Westminster (ZIP 80031) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Westminster has 4 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80031 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 $148.5M in property damage in the Westminster, CO area (ZIP 80031). 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 →