Boulder, CO (ZIP 80304) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 10 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $412.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (59 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
Boulder has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Boulder has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2021.
Boulder has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boulder was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2011, which caused $320K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80304 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), wildfires (10 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boulder, CO, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Boulder (ZIP 80304) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2021.
Boulder has 3 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 80304 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 $412.5K in property damage in the Boulder, CO area (ZIP 80304). 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 →