Commerce City, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Commerce City 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 Adams County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and cold wave.
Storm events near Commerce City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Commerce City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Commerce 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 Adams County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Commerce City along with the rest of the county, not a Commerce City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.7 | Very High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 60.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 38.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 96.7 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 69.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 97.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Adams County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Commerce City, CO at risk of?
Commerce City 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 Adams County, where Commerce City is located, are hail, winter weather, and cold wave.
What is Commerce City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Adams County, where Commerce City is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Commerce City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Commerce City 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 Adams County.
Has Commerce City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 693 hail, 26 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Commerce City since 2016.