ZIP code 80126, covering Highlands Ranch, CO, has 162 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 144 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $374.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (144 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $373.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2024.
Highlands Ranch has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Highlands Ranch has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $605K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2018.
Highlands Ranch has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Highlands Ranch has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highlands Ranch was 1.8" Hail on Sep 29, 2014, which caused $213.3M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 6, 2012), causing $160M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jul 23, 2001 also caused significant damage ($612K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80126 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highlands Ranch, CO, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $373.9M in property damage.
Yes, Highlands Ranch (ZIP 80126) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2018.
Highlands Ranch 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80126 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 29, 2014. This event caused $213.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $374.8M in property damage in the Highlands Ranch, CO area (ZIP 80126). 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 →