Government records show 295 natural disaster events affecting the Zcta 80246, CO area (ZIP 80246) — a notably active disaster history. These include 270 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $362.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 80246 is hailstorms, with 270 recorded events making up 92% of the area's disaster history. 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 $323.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. 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 $35.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
Zcta 80246 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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Zcta 80246 has experienced 4 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 Zcta 80246 was 3" Hail on Jun 19, 2018, which caused $276.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 14, 1999), causing $35M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80246 has experienced 295 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (270 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 80246, CO, with 270 events documented. These events have caused a combined $323.4M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 80246 (ZIP 80246) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Zcta 80246 has 11 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 $35.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80246 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 $362.7M in property damage in the Zcta 80246, CO area (ZIP 80246). 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 →