Denver, CO (ZIP 80223) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 340 natural disaster events on record. These include 317 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $672.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 81 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (317 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 $629M 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 $8.7M 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 $35.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
Denver has experienced 3 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 1.2" Hail on Jul 20, 2009, which caused $350M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jun 19, 2018), causing $276.4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80223 has experienced 340 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (317 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denver, CO, with 317 events documented. These events have caused a combined $629M in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80223) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M 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 $35.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80223 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2009. This event caused $350M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $672.7M in property damage in the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80223). 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 →