Natural Disasters in Steamboat Springs, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
33.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 89.9 |
| Avalanche | 84.6 |
| Wildfire | 80.5 |
| Winter Weather | 67.3 |
| Lightning | 65.6 |
| Earthquake | 47.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 35.2 |
| Drought | 32.3 |
| Ice Storm | 18.2 |
| Cold Wave | 9.6 |
| Strong Wind | 5.1 |
| Hail | 4.6 |
| Tornado | 4.3 |
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
6
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
36
Total Claims Paid
$414,729
Avg Claim Payout
$11,520
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$113,967
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | Biological | 2 | $113,967 |
Steamboat Springs 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 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 36 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $113,967 in public assistance recovery funding.