Natural Hazard Risks in Denver, CO
Population: 716K · Colorado
Denver faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 7/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Denver, CO.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $94M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Tornado Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $28M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Winter Storm Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- •41 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
- •9 events on record in proximity
Earthquake Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 3
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $7M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
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