Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Mead, CO area (ZIP 80542). These include 75 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mead is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 77% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $618K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Mead has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2014.
Mead 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 Mead was 2" Hail on Jul 20, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 2021), causing $530.5K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80542 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mead, CO, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Mead (ZIP 80542) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2014.
Mead has 16 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 $618K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80542 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Mead, CO area (ZIP 80542). 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 →