Natural Disasters in Johnstown, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.0 |
| Cold Wave | 96.3 |
| Tornado | 95.1 |
| Strong Wind | 95.0 |
| Winter Weather | 93.6 |
| Lightning | 91.6 |
| Wildfire | 87.7 |
| Ice Storm | 78.4 |
| Earthquake | 77.8 |
| Volcanic Activity | 61.2 |
| Heat Wave | 60.1 |
| Landslide | 41.2 |
| Drought | 38.1 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 17, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| May 17, 1999 | Severe Storm | CO-FLOODING 4/30/99 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLASH FLOODS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 2, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLASH FLOODING |
| May 23, 1973 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT AND FLOODING |
| May 8, 1973 | Dam/Levee Break | DAM FAILURE |
| May 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 19, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
194
Total Claims Paid
$5,659,239
Avg Claim Payout
$29,171
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$69,877,225
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
150
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 8 | $48,022,593 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 117 | $21,248,620 |
| DR-1276 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $269,924 |
| DR-4229 | Flood | 1 | $178,046 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 4 | $123,368 |
| DR-4634 | Wildfire | 1 | $34,674 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
27
Federal Funding
$9,798,925
Properties Protected
30
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $167,986 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $342,547 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $108,010 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $140,945 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 2 | $3,797,101 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Johnstown has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 194 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $69,877,225 in public assistance recovery funding. 27 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.