Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Boulder, CO area (ZIP 80302). These include 102 hailstorms, 17 wildfires, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $922.5K.
With 102 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $895K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2021.
Boulder has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1997.
Boulder has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boulder was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2011, which caused $320K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 17, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80302 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), wildfires (17 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boulder, CO, with 102 events documented.
Yes, Boulder (ZIP 80302) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $895K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2021.
Boulder 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80302 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 13, 2011. This event caused $320K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $922.5K in property damage in the Boulder, CO area (ZIP 80302). 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 →