Natural Disasters in Federal Heights, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.7 |
| Winter Weather | 97.4 |
| Cold Wave | 97.2 |
| Lightning | 96.7 |
| Tornado | 93.4 |
| Strong Wind | 91.8 |
| Earthquake | 84.4 |
| Wildfire | 80.9 |
| Heat Wave | 76.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 69.4 |
| Drought | 63.7 |
| Ice Storm | 60.3 |
| Landslide | 38.4 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 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 |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
154
Total Claims Paid
$597,614
Avg Claim Payout
$3,881
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,780,019
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 10 | $6,997,214 |
| DR-4229 | Flood | 7 | $5,734,492 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 40 | $4,293,427 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 9 | $533,049 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $134,338 |
| DR-4134 | Fire | 1 | $87,499 |
Federal Heights has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 154 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,780,019 in public assistance recovery funding.