Natural Disasters in Silverton, CO

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

10.7

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

21.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

47.3

Score (0-100)

Top Hazard Risks

Avalanche95.8Landslide64.3Lightning36.4
HazardRisk Score
Avalanche95.8
Landslide64.3
Lightning36.4
Wildfire33.6
Earthquake11.0
Winter Weather4.6
Tornado1.6
Hail1.0
Strong Wind1.0
Ice Storm0.4

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 OpenFEMA

Total Declarations

6

Most Recent

Biological

Mar 2020

Most Common Type

Biological

2 declarations

DateTypeDeclaration
Mar 28, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19 PANDEMIC
Mar 13, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19
Sep 5, 2005Coastal StormHURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Jun 19, 2002FireWILDFIRES
Jul 6, 1973FloodFLOODING & LANDSLIDES
Sep 22, 1970FloodHEAVY RAINS & FLOODING

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1

Total Claims Paid

$1,144

Avg Claim Payout

$1,144

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Silverton has a very 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 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area.