Government records show 213 natural disaster events affecting the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80237) — a notably active disaster history. These include 197 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $493.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Denver is hailstorms, with 197 recorded events making up 92% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $490.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Denver has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $710K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Denver has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Denver has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
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 1.8" Hail (Sep 29, 2014), causing $213.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80237 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (197 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (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 197 events documented. These events have caused a combined $490.3M in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80237) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $710K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Denver has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80237 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 $493.5M in property damage in the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80237). 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 →