Natural Disasters in Westcliffe, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 81.7 |
| Wildfire | 81.6 |
| Lightning | 79.3 |
| Drought | 32.5 |
| Hail | 32.0 |
| Winter Weather | 26.6 |
| Avalanche | 22.2 |
| Earthquake | 14.1 |
| Tornado | 7.7 |
| Strong Wind | 5.9 |
| Cold Wave | 4.2 |
| Heat Wave | 3.2 |
| Ice Storm | 2.9 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Fire | JUNKINS FIRE |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Fire | WETMORE FIRE |
| Jun 16, 2011 | Fire | DUCKETT FIRE |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Fire | MASON FIRE |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 1, 2002 | Fire | CUERNO VERDE FIRE |
| May 17, 1999 | Severe Storm | CO-FLOODING 4/30/99 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$1,681
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 2 | $1,681 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$769
Avg Claim Payout
$769
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$43,138
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3185 | Snow | 3 | $28,259 |
| DR-1276 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $14,879 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$73,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $36,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Westcliffe has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $43,138 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,681 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.