Natural Disasters in Cortez, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.6 |
| Landslide | 93.3 |
| Avalanche | 88.2 |
| Lightning | 86.6 |
| Drought | 72.6 |
| Earthquake | 61.9 |
| Winter Weather | 59.4 |
| Cold Wave | 32.8 |
| Heat Wave | 25.6 |
| Hail | 18.5 |
| Ice Storm | 15.0 |
| Tornado | 10.1 |
| Strong Wind | 7.4 |
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
8
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 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | Fire | WEBER FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 6, 1973 | Flood | FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$26,660
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 4 | $26,660 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$19,603
Avg Claim Payout
$1,032
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$204,014
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 93.3: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $40,500 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $34,636 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $32,250 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $59,241 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $37,388 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cortez has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, avalanche. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $26,660 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.