Natural Disasters in Red Cliff, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
83.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
30.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 96.3 |
| Landslide | 95.6 |
| Lightning | 89.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 82.7 |
| Wildfire | 75.5 |
| Winter Weather | 74.2 |
| Earthquake | 53.2 |
| Hail | 30.9 |
| Ice Storm | 28.0 |
| Drought | 25.3 |
| Tornado | 14.4 |
| Strong Wind | 11.7 |
| Cold Wave | 3.5 |
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
9
Most Recent
Fire
Aug 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2020 | Fire | GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 4, 2018 | Fire | LAKE CHRISTINE FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Fire | CO - PANORAMA FIRE - 07/31/02 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
35
Total Claims Paid
$269,526
Avg Claim Payout
$7,701
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,250,988
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 4 | $5,250,988 |
Red Cliff has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, landslide, lightning. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 35 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,250,988 in public assistance recovery funding.