Natural Disasters in Blue River, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 99.0 |
| Landslide | 93.6 |
| Lightning | 80.8 |
| Hail | 78.5 |
| Winter Weather | 74.2 |
| Wildfire | 53.6 |
| Earthquake | 46.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 38.8 |
| Tornado | 21.8 |
| Ice Storm | 19.5 |
| Strong Wind | 19.0 |
| Cold Wave | 5.7 |
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
6
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 |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
30
Total Claims Paid
$20,324
Avg Claim Payout
$677
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,364
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3185 | Snow | 1 | $20,364 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$10,125,618
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.17
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $38,618 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $17,250 |
| 402.3: Infrastructure Protective Measures | 1 | $10,000,000 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $69,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Blue River has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, landslide, lightning. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 30 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,364 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.