Arapahoe, CO (ZIP 80802) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 232 natural disaster events on record. These include 190 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Arapahoe is hailstorms, with 190 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $86.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2023.
Arapahoe has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arapahoe was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 2, 2015, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 80802 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (190 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (15 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arapahoe, CO, with 190 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.5K in property damage.
Yes, Arapahoe (ZIP 80802) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2023.
Arapahoe has 15 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 $86.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 80802 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 2, 2015. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Arapahoe, CO area (ZIP 80802). 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 →