Garden City, CO (ZIP 80631) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 298 natural disaster events on record. These include 248 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (248 total). 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $75.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2004.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (87%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2024.
Garden City has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Garden City has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 6, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garden City was Flood on May 28, 2024, which caused $3.4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jun 23, 1997), causing $3.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 10, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80631 has experienced 298 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (248 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garden City, CO, with 248 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.6M in property damage.
Yes, Garden City (ZIP 80631) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2024.
Garden City has 23 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 $75.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80631 was Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2024. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Garden City, CO area (ZIP 80631). 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 →