🔥WildfireScore

Boulder County, Colorado

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 330,652

90.7NRI
Relatively Moderate

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

330,652

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Building Value

$69.9B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$125.3M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Lightning

Very High
Annual Loss$5.9M
Risk Score99.0
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Hail

Relatively High
Annual Loss$10.3M
Risk Score98.4
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Wildfire

Relatively High
Annual Loss$15.7M
Risk Score97.9
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Winter Weather

Relatively High
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score96.1
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Tornado

Relatively High
Annual Loss$12.4M
Risk Score92.6
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$69.1M
Risk Score92.2
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Landslide

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$78K
Risk Score89.9
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Avalanche

Relatively High
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score87.3
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Strong Wind

Relatively High
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score86.0
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Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$2.4M
Risk Score80.5
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Ice Storm

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$354K
Risk Score72.9
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Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$3.0M
Risk Score70.6
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Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$79
Risk Score64.8
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Heat Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$815K
Risk Score60.4
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$79K
Risk Score38.4

Boulder County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

90.7+42.0 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

97.9+49.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

11.4-37.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

91.2+42.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

11.4

Very Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

91.2

Very High

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice

Boulder County has relatively high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.