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high-wind High Wind Risk in Colorado

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Colorado faces very high high-wind risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 2 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: Year-round

Highest-Risk Cities in Colorado

1
Denver, CO
Very High · 2 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
2
Colorado Springs, CO
Very High · 7 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Notable High Wind Events

Blowing Dust - Pueblo, Colorado, United States

February 17, 2026 — ADVISORY

Colorado Springs, CO

169,000 people exposed; $24,227M capital exposed

HighWind - Colorado Springs / El Paso County, Colorado, United States

February 16, 2026 — WARNING

Colorado Springs, CO

712,000 people exposed; $99,178M capital exposed

HighWind - El Paso County (Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak), Colorado, United States

February 16, 2026 — WARNING

Colorado Springs, CO

712,000 people exposed; $99,178M capital exposed

HighWind - Pikes Peak and central Colorado high country, United States

December 16, 2025 — WATCH

Denver, CO

28,600 people exposed; $3,262M capital exposed

Other Hazards in Colorado

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 5/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 7/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 0/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 7/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 5/10
extreme-heat
Extreme Heat Risk
Score: 3/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 3/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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