Denver, CO (ZIP 80202) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 262 natural disaster events on record. These include 240 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3B. A total of 94 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (240 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Denver has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
Denver has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denver was 2.8" Hail on May 8, 2017, which caused $2.3B in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80202 has experienced 262 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (240 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denver, CO, with 240 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3B in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80202) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has 9 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 $35.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80202 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2017. This event caused $2.3B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3B in property damage in the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80202). 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 →