Government records show 304 natural disaster events affecting the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80207) — a notably active disaster history. These include 270 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.6M. A total of 35 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Denver is hailstorms, with 270 recorded events making up 89% 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 $47M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. 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 $35.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Denver has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 1965.
Denver has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denver was 1" Hail on Jun 14, 1999, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 20, 2001 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80207 has experienced 304 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (270 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denver, CO, with 270 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47M in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80207) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has 15 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 $35.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80207 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 14, 1999. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.6M in property damage in the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80207). 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 →