With 288 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 80221 in Federal Heights, CO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 266 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5B. A total of 102 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 266 recorded incidents (92% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.4B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Federal Heights has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Federal Heights has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1990.
Federal Heights has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2004.
Federal Heights has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 2, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Federal Heights was 2.8" Hail on May 8, 2017, which caused $2.3B in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (May 22, 1996), causing $120M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 3, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80221 has experienced 288 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (266 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Federal Heights, CO, with 266 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4B in property damage.
Yes, Federal Heights (ZIP 80221) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Federal Heights has 7 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 $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80221 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 $2.5B in property damage in the Federal Heights, CO area (ZIP 80221). 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 →