Natural Disasters in Cascade-Chipita Park, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
96.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 99.9 |
| Wildfire | 99.3 |
| Hail | 99.1 |
| Lightning | 98.9 |
| Tornado | 96.8 |
| Strong Wind | 90.2 |
| Avalanche | 79.1 |
| Heat Wave | 77.7 |
| Earthquake | 75.1 |
| Cold Wave | 74.8 |
| Volcanic Activity | 71.7 |
| Ice Storm | 64.5 |
| Drought | 44.4 |
| Landslide | 42.8 |
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
20
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
7 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 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Fire | BLACK FOREST WILDFIRE |
| Jun 11, 2013 | Fire | BLACK FOREST FIRE |
| Jun 28, 2012 | Fire | HIGH PARK AND WALDO CANYON WILDFIRES |
| Jun 24, 2012 | Fire | WALDO CANYON FIRE |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 17, 1999 | Severe Storm | CO-FLOODING 4/30/99 |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Aug 2, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLASH FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT AND FLOODING |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
855
Total Claims Paid
$5,995,811
Avg Claim Payout
$7,013
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$28,898,850
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
365
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4229 | Flood | 76 | $8,919,833 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 104 | $7,799,784 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $5,507,835 |
| DR-1276 | Severe Storm(s) | 110 | $3,033,451 |
| DR-4067 | Fire | 6 | $1,531,783 |
| DR-4134 | Fire | 13 | $1,500,338 |
| DR-4498 | Biological | 8 | $474,230 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 7 | $131,596 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
32
Federal Funding
$36,874,485
Properties Protected
53
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
12.86
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 7 | $3,293,908 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $757,106 |
| 200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide | 3 | $2,276,860 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $118,963 |
| 303.2: Floodplain and Stream Restoration | 2 | $3,487,700 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cascade-Chipita Park has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, wildfire, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 855 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $28,898,850 in public assistance recovery funding. 32 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.