ZIP code 80249, covering Denver, CO, has 189 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 141 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 8 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $205.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Denver is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $202.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2013.
Denver has experienced 8 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 Aug 9, 1967.
Denver has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Denver has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Denver has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denver was 2" Hail on Oct 16, 1998, which caused $87.8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 26, 2010), causing $70M in damages. 1" Hail on Jun 14, 1999 also caused significant damage ($35M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80249 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), tornadoes (31 events), earthquakes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denver, CO, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $202.8M in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80249) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Denver has 31 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80249 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Oct 16, 1998. This event caused $87.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $205.9M in property damage in the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80249). 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 →