Natural Disasters in Aurora, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 99.3 |
| Hail | 98.6 |
| Wildfire | 98.4 |
| Winter Weather | 96.6 |
| Tornado | 93.4 |
| Strong Wind | 93.0 |
| Landslide | 78.2 |
| Volcanic Activity | 64.2 |
| Cold Wave | 63.8 |
| Earthquake | 62.4 |
| Heat Wave | 54.8 |
| Ice Storm | 42.6 |
| Drought | 34.5 |
| Avalanche | 9.6 |
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
12
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT AND FLOODING |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4,127
Total IA Distributed
$8,999,805
Repair/Replace
$2,745,733
Rental Assistance
$909,401
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4482 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4518 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4498 | 1,051 | $4,952,713 | — |
| DR-4145 | 3,074 | $4,047,091 | $1,123 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
204
Total Claims Paid
$1,036,856
Avg Claim Payout
$5,083
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,292,547
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
70
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 8 | $4,260,303 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $4,135,800 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 29 | $2,672,577 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 16 | $641,209 |
| DR-4229 | Flood | 2 | $568,530 |
| DR-3271 | Snow | 2 | $14,128 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
19.33
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Aurora has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hail, wildfire. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 204 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,292,547 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,999,805 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.