Natural Disasters in Merino, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
19.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.6 |
| Strong Wind | 92.3 |
| Drought | 89.8 |
| Ice Storm | 80.7 |
| Cold Wave | 79.7 |
| Winter Weather | 73.4 |
| Tornado | 73.3 |
| Wildfire | 63.6 |
| Lightning | 55.2 |
| Earthquake | 33.7 |
| Heat Wave | 19.8 |
| Landslide | 13.5 |
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
Flood
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
7 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 17, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 1, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAIN, FLASH FLOODS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES |
| 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
74
Total Claims Paid
$846,931
Avg Claim Payout
$11,445
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,255,620
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
29
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4229 | Flood | 6 | $1,326,501 |
| DR-4145 | Flood | 18 | $534,370 |
| DR-4731 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $394,749 |
Merino has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, drought. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 74 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,255,620 in public assistance recovery funding.