Ca�on City, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ca�on City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fremont County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, wildfire, and landslide.
Storm events near Ca�on City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ca�on City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ca�on City 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 Fremont County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ca�on City along with the rest of the county, not a Ca�on City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 41.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 31.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 31.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 13.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 17.5 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 93.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 96 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 25.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 51.8 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fremont County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ca�on City, CO at risk of?
Ca�on City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Fremont County, where Ca�on City is located, are lightning, wildfire, and landslide.
What is Ca�on City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Fremont County, where Ca�on City is located, scoring 96 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ca�on City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ca�on City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Fremont County.
Has Ca�on City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 41 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ca�on City since 2016.