ZIP code 80294, covering Denver, CO, has 190 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 170 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. A total of 75 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Denver is hailstorms, with 170 recorded events making up 89% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Denver has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has experienced 8 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 $32.6M 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 EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 3, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80294 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denver, CO, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Denver (ZIP 80294) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Denver has 8 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 $32.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80294 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.2M in property damage in the Denver, CO area (ZIP 80294). 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 →