Northglenn, CO (ZIP 80241) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 129 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $150.3M. A total of 42 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (129 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $121.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Northglenn has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1997.
Northglenn has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2023.
Northglenn has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 2, 1981.
Northglenn has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northglenn was 1.2" Hail on May 22, 1996, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 3, 1981), causing $25M in damages. Flood on May 11, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80241 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (129 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northglenn, CO, with 129 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121.2M in property damage.
Yes, Northglenn (ZIP 80241) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2023.
Northglenn has 5 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80241 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 1996. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150.3M in property damage in the Northglenn, CO area (ZIP 80241). 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 →