Natural Disasters in Genoa, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
11.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 67.0 |
| Drought | 63.5 |
| Wildfire | 58.4 |
| Winter Weather | 45.3 |
| Cold Wave | 30.5 |
| Strong Wind | 29.0 |
| Tornado | 25.1 |
| Earthquake | 18.6 |
| Lightning | 17.0 |
| Ice Storm | 9.6 |
| Heat Wave | 5.7 |
| Landslide | 4.3 |
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
Flood
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 17, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 1, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLASH FLOODS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$4,362
Avg Claim Payout
$727
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,536,009
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4134 | Fire | 2 | $4,911,224 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $1,554,485 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 2 | $70,300 |
Genoa has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, wildfire. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,536,009 in public assistance recovery funding.