3
Moderate
Extreme Heat Risk in Colorado Springs, CO
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.73 times per year on average
- Largest recent event exposed 158,777,000 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Temperature - Central United States (2025-02-18) — 31,300,021 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Colorado Springs is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Colorado Springs Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Colorado Springs
Extreme Cold - United States
January 16, 2025 — WARNING
158,777,000 people exposed; $26,054,772M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Western United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
57,756,300 people exposed; $11,667,287M capital exposed
Extreme Temperature - Central United States
February 17, 2025 — WARNING
31,300,021 people exposed; $3,440,932M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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Score: 0/10
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