7
Very High
Flood Risk in Colorado Springs, CO
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $105M from this hazard type
- 171 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 28 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 4.1 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Colorado Springs, CO Region, United States (2025-08-01) — 288,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Colorado Springs is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Colorado Springs Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Colorado Springs
Flood - Colorado Springs, CO Region, United States
July 21, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Colorado Springs, CO Region, United States
July 30, 2025 — WARNING
288,000 people exposed; $45,086M capital exposed
Flood - Colorado Springs, CO Region, United States
July 31, 2025 — WARNING
288,000 people exposed; $45,086M capital exposed
Flood - Colorado Springs, CO Region, United States
July 20, 2024 — WARNING
380,000 people exposed; $60,619M capital exposed
Flood - Colorado Springs, CO Region, United States
August 5, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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