7
Very High
High Wind 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 $3M from this hazard type
- 7 events on record in proximity
- 6 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.88 times per year on average
Last significant event: Blowing Dust - Pueblo, Colorado, United States (2026-02-18) — 169,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
Colorado Springs is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How Colorado Springs Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Colorado Springs
HighWind - Colorado Springs / El Paso County, Colorado, United States
February 16, 2026 — WARNING
712,000 people exposed; $99,178M capital exposed
HighWind - El Paso County (Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak), Colorado, United States
February 16, 2026 — WARNING
712,000 people exposed; $99,178M capital exposed
Blowing Dust - Pueblo, Colorado, United States
February 17, 2026 — ADVISORY
169,000 people exposed; $24,227M capital exposed
HighWind - Central/South-Central Colorado, United States
December 18, 2025 — WARNING
62,000 people exposed; $10,018M capital exposed
HighWind - Wet Mountain Valley _ nearby counties, Southern Colorado, United States
December 18, 2025 — WARNING
62,000 people exposed; $10,018M capital exposed
High Wind Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure loose outdoor items — patio furniture, trash cans, decorations
- 2.Trim trees and remove dead branches that could fall on structures
- 3.Reinforce garage doors and ensure roof shingles are properly fastened
- 4.Avoid driving high-profile vehicles during high wind warnings
- 5.Stay away from windows during severe wind events
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