Natural Disasters in Larkspur, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 99.3 |
| Hail | 98.6 |
| Wildfire | 98.4 |
| Winter Weather | 96.6 |
| Tornado | 93.4 |
| Strong Wind | 93.0 |
| Landslide | 78.2 |
| Volcanic Activity | 64.2 |
| Cold Wave | 63.8 |
| Earthquake | 62.4 |
| Heat Wave | 54.8 |
| Ice Storm | 42.6 |
| Drought | 34.5 |
| Avalanche | 9.6 |
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
13
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 |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 29, 2003 | Fire | CO - CHEROKEE RANCH WILDFIRE - 10/29/2003 |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 23, 2002 | Fire | CO - SCHOONOVER FIRE - 05/23/02 |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| 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
70
Total Claims Paid
$661,330
Avg Claim Payout
$9,448
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,330,032
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
46
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $3,542,903 |
| DR-4498 | Biological | 14 | $1,915,365 |
| DR-4229 | Flood | 7 | $443,300 |
| DR-3185 | Snow | 6 | $428,463 |
Larkspur has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hail, wildfire. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 70 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,330,032 in public assistance recovery funding.