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Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in Colorado Springs, CO
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- 18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 6 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 14.5 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Snow Squall - Pikes Peak region, Colorado, United States (2026-02-19) — 111,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Colorado Springs is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Colorado Springs Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Colorado Springs
Snow Squall - Pikes Peak region, Colorado, United States
February 18, 2026 — WARNING
111,000 people exposed; $19,174M capital exposed
Winter Storms - Central Colorado, United States
October 29, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Colorado, United States
March 17, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States
May 5, 2025 — WARNING
65,600 people exposed; $7,989M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southwestern, United States
October 27, 2023 — WARNING
4,240,000 people exposed; $621,248M capital exposed
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 7/10
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