Natural Disasters in Denver, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
95.2
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.9 |
| Lightning | 98.6 |
| Tornado | 97.9 |
| Strong Wind | 96.1 |
| Cold Wave | 92.1 |
| Winter Weather | 91.9 |
| Earthquake | 91.0 |
| Landslide | 87.3 |
| Volcanic Activity | 73.6 |
| Heat Wave | 71.5 |
| Wildfire | 60.6 |
| Drought | 21.4 |
| Ice Storm | 12.1 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
242
Total Claims Paid
$719,425
Avg Claim Payout
$2,973
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Denver has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, lightning, tornado. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 242 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area.