Denver, CO (ZIP 80211) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 283 natural disaster events on record. These include 257 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 88 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (257 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 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has experienced 10 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 $32.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1988.
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 Sep 29, 1965.
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 80211 has experienced 283 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (257 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denver, CO, with 257 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3B in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80211) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has 10 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 $32.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80211 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 80211). 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 →