Golden, CO (ZIP 80403) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 218 natural disaster events on record. These include 197 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6B. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 63 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (197 total). 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2025.
Golden has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $297.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Golden has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1997.
Golden has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2017.
Golden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2014.
Golden has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Golden was 2.8" Hail on May 8, 2017, which caused $2.3B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 12, 2013), causing $297.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80403 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (197 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Golden, CO, with 197 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3B in property damage.
Yes, Golden (ZIP 80403) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $297.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2019.
Golden has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80403 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2017. This event caused $2.3B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6B in property damage in the Golden, CO area (ZIP 80403). 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 →