7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Denver, CO
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Denver's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- 31 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 9 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.3 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
Denver is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Denver Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Denver
Winter Weather - Denver metro and northern Colorado, United States
January 24, 2026 — ADVISORY
3,140,000 people exposed; $485,890M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Colorado
May 17, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Snow Squall - Pikes Peak region, Colorado, United States
February 18, 2026 — WARNING
111,000 people exposed; $19,174M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Central Colorado mountains, United States
January 22, 2026 — ADVISORY
36,300 people exposed; $4,976M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Central Colorado high mountains above 9,000 ft, United States
February 12, 2026 — ADVISORY
36,300 people exposed; $4,976M 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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