Natural Disasters in Fort Garland, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
6.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
1.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 78.5 |
| Wildfire | 73.1 |
| Drought | 70.8 |
| Earthquake | 36.5 |
| Lightning | 33.6 |
| Avalanche | 29.5 |
| Winter Weather | 27.0 |
| Cold Wave | 23.6 |
| Hail | 18.8 |
| Tornado | 7.2 |
| Heat Wave | 5.8 |
| Ice Storm | 5.0 |
| Strong Wind | 2.9 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Fire | SPRING CREEK FIRE |
| Jun 19, 2006 | Fire | MALO VEGA FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 6, 1973 | Flood | FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$10,317
Avg Claim Payout
$3,439
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,608
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3185 | Snow | 1 | $10,608 |
Fort Garland has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, drought. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,608 in public assistance recovery funding.