Natural Hazard Risks in Colorado Springs, CO
Population: 479K · Colorado
Colorado Springs faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from winter storms (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Colorado Springs, CO.
Hazard Risk Overview
Winter Storm Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- •29 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Wildfire Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $42M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $105M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Tornado Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $25M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
High Wind Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •20 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Colorado Springs risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Colorado Springs, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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