Natural Disasters in Rico, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
10.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.9 |
| Avalanche | 92.3 |
| Wildfire | 79.8 |
| Lightning | 76.3 |
| Drought | 45.5 |
| Earthquake | 32.9 |
| Winter Weather | 13.1 |
| Heat Wave | 6.0 |
| Cold Wave | 5.6 |
| Ice Storm | 3.9 |
| Tornado | 2.8 |
| Hail | 2.0 |
| Strong Wind | 1.7 |
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
8
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 6, 1973 | Flood | FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
31
Total IA Distributed
$116,097
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 31 | $116,097 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Rico has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, wildfire. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). $116,097 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.