Natural Disasters in Evergreen, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.9
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.8 |
| Lightning | 99.7 |
| Wildfire | 99.5 |
| Winter Weather | 97.8 |
| Landslide | 97.6 |
| Tornado | 96.5 |
| Strong Wind | 92.6 |
| Earthquake | 84.0 |
| Avalanche | 77.9 |
| Cold Wave | 73.3 |
| Ice Storm | 71.8 |
| Heat Wave | 71.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 71.0 |
| Drought | 27.6 |
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
14
Most Recent
Fire
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | Fire | QUARRY FIRE |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Fire | LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE |
| Mar 21, 2011 | Fire | INDIAN GULCH FIRE |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jun 12, 2000 | Fire | HIGH MEADOWS FIRE |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT AND FLOODING |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
495
Total IA Distributed
$1,193,036
Repair/Replace
$515,072
Rental Assistance
$61,574
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 136 | $611,398 | — |
| DR-4145 | 359 | $581,638 | $1,339 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
477
Total Claims Paid
$2,541,032
Avg Claim Payout
$5,327
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,261,650
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
99
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4145 | Flood | 70 | $8,721,118 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $1,936,506 |
| DR-4498 | Biological | 8 | $1,122,277 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 6 | $481,748 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
22
Federal Funding
$7,700,783
Properties Protected
8
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.39
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 3 | $327,519 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $438,970 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $29,026 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $199,594 |
| 95.2: Planning Related Activities | 2 | $306,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Evergreen has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 477 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,261,650 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,193,036 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 22 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.