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Very High

winter-storm 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

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
9
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
10
FEMA: 9Historical: 1
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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