7
Very High
Flood Risk in Denver, CO
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $94M from this hazard type
- 91 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 21 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Occurs roughly 0.82 times per year on average
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Denver--Aurora, CO Region, United States (2023-06-29)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Denver is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Denver Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Denver
Flood - Denver--Aurora, CO Region, United States
July 19, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Denver--Aurora, CO Region, United States
June 25, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Denver--Aurora, CO Region, United States
June 28, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Denver--Aurora, CO Region, United States
August 7, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Denver--Aurora, CO Region, United States
August 7, 2022 — 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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