7
Very High
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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Colorado Springs, CO
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
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