Broomfield, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Broomfield is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Broomfield County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, lightning, and winter weather.
Storm events near Broomfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Broomfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Broomfield itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Broomfield County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Broomfield along with the rest of the county, not a Broomfield-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 33.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 48 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 30.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 61.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 50.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 15.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 91.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 40.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 6.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 56.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 48.9 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Broomfield County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Broomfield, CO at risk of?
Broomfield is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Broomfield County, where Broomfield is located, are hail, lightning, and winter weather.
What is Broomfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Broomfield County, where Broomfield is located, scoring 91.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Broomfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Broomfield carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Broomfield County.
Has Broomfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 679 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Broomfield since 2016.