Huerfano County, Colorado
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 6,808
24.2NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
6,808
🏠
Building Value
$1.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$5.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$653K
Risk Score87.6
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$75K
Risk Score65.3
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$247K
Risk Score62.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.2M
Risk Score47.9
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$158K
Risk Score46.9
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$494
Risk Score41.4
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$17K
Risk Score30.0
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$34K
Risk Score26.1
Show all 15 hazards
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$49
Risk Score25.9
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score18.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$104K
Risk Score17.6
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$60K
Risk Score11.7
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score6.5
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$23K
Risk Score6.3
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No RatingVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Huerfano County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
24.2-24.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
87.6+38.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
83.5+34.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
16.6-32.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
83.5
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
16.6
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.