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
- 31 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (18 events)
- 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
Colorado Springs is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Colorado Springs Compares
Loading chart...
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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 0/10
Wildfire Risk in Denver, CO
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Oklahoma City, OK
Score: 5/10
Monitor Wildfire Risk in Real Time
Get real-time wildfire alerts for Colorado Springs, CO and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.