Natural Disasters in Broomfield, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 91.4 |
| Lightning | 86.2 |
| Winter Weather | 74.7 |
| Wildfire | 72.4 |
| Tornado | 61.9 |
| Strong Wind | 56.3 |
| Cold Wave | 50.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 48.9 |
| Earthquake | 48.0 |
| Ice Storm | 40.8 |
| Heat Wave | 30.5 |
| Drought | 15.1 |
| Landslide | 6.2 |
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 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
7,064
Total IA Distributed
$11,291,333
Repair/Replace
$5,270,067
Rental Assistance
$2,358,737
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4503 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4145 | 3,781 | $6,995,075 | $1,026 |
| DR-4498 | 528 | $2,412,125 | — |
| DR-4634 | 2,754 | $1,884,133 | $6,050 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
20
Total Claims Paid
$178,936
Avg Claim Payout
$8,947
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Broomfield has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, lightning, winter weather. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 20 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $11,291,333 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.