Colorado Springs, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Colorado Springs is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for El Paso County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, wildfire, and hail.
Storm events near Colorado Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Colorado Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Colorado Springs 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 El Paso County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Colorado Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Colorado Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 95 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 44.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 64.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 42.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 90.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 71.7 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 99.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full El Paso County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Colorado Springs, CO at risk of?
Colorado Springs is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for El Paso County, where Colorado Springs is located, are winter weather, wildfire, and hail.
What is Colorado Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for El Paso County, where Colorado Springs is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Colorado Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Colorado Springs carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for El Paso County.
Has Colorado Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 752 hail, 76 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Colorado Springs since 2016.