Natural Disasters in Alamosa, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 91.3 |
| Avalanche | 83.3 |
| Earthquake | 82.5 |
| Lightning | 65.4 |
| Wildfire | 62.3 |
| Cold Wave | 58.2 |
| Winter Weather | 49.6 |
| Hail | 47.3 |
| Landslide | 38.1 |
| Ice Storm | 18.7 |
| Tornado | 16.6 |
| Heat Wave | 15.2 |
| Strong Wind | 3.5 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
7
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 6, 1973 | Flood | FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$4,195
Avg Claim Payout
$233
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$93,519
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
5
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 5 | $93,519 |
Alamosa has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, avalanche, earthquake. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $93,519 in public assistance recovery funding.