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wildfire Wildfire 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 $42M from this hazard type
  • 26 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 13 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Fire Weather - South-Central Colorado, United States (2026-01-06) — 951,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 6
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FEMA: 7Historical: 1
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 7Historical: 7
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FEMA: 7Historical: 7
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Colorado Springs, CO
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 6

How Colorado Springs Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Colorado Springs

Wildfire - W of Colorado Springs, Colorado - United States

June 30, 2018 WARNING

Impact data not available

Fire - Waldo Canyon, Colorado, US

June 27, 2012 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - N of Pueblo, Colorado - United States

March 16, 2018 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire - NW of Pueblo, Colorado - United States

April 29, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Fire Weather - South-Central Colorado, United States

January 5, 2026 WARNING

951,000 people exposed; $133,659M capital exposed

Wildfire Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
  • 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
  • 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
  • 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area

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