High Wind Risk in Colorado Springs, CO
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
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Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026 (8 events)
- Occurs roughly 0.88 times per year on average
Last significant event: Dust Storm - Pueblo, Colorado, United States (2026-06-09) — 147,000 people exposed
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How Colorado Springs Compares
Notable High Wind Events Near Colorado Springs
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable high wind events near Colorado Springs, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: HighWind - Colorado Springs / El Paso County, Colorado, United States (February 2026) — 712,000 people exposed; $99,178M capital exposed.
HighWind - Colorado Springs / El Paso County, Colorado, United States
February 17, 2026 — WARNING
712,000 people exposed; $99,178M capital exposed
HighWind - El Paso County (Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak), Colorado, United States
February 17, 2026 — WARNING
712,000 people exposed; $99,178M capital exposed
Blowing Dust - Pueblo, Colorado, United States
February 18, 2026 — ADVISORY
169,000 people exposed; $24,227M capital exposed
Dust Storm - Pueblo, Colorado, United States
June 9, 2026 — WARNING
147,000 people exposed; $22,588M capital exposed
HighWind - Pikes Peak and central Colorado high country, United States
December 17, 2025 — WATCH
28,600 people exposed; $3,262M 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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How this data is built
Colorado Springs, CO high wind risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live high wind monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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