5
High
Landslide Risk in Denver, CO
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- 1 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Landslide - Southern Rocky Mountains, SW of Boulder, United States (2023-09-16)
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Denver is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Denver Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Denver
Landslide - Southern Rocky Mountains, SW of Boulder, United States
September 15, 2023 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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