With 310 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80209 in Denver, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 284 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $365.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 35 injuries.
With 284 recorded incidents (92% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $323.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% 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 $37.8M 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 3" Hail on Jun 19, 2018, which caused $276.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 14, 1999), causing $35M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80209 has experienced 310 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (284 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 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 284 events documented. These events have caused a combined $323.4M in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80209) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has 11 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 $37.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80209 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 19, 2018. This event caused $276.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $365.2M in property damage in the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80209). 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 →