Durango, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Durango is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for La Plata County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, avalanche, and landslide.
Storm events near Durango
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Durango's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Durango 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 La Plata County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Durango along with the rest of the county, not a Durango-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 6.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 15.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 88.5 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 6.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 85.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 10.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 64.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full La Plata County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Durango, CO at risk of?
Durango 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 La Plata County, where Durango is located, are wildfire, avalanche, and landslide.
What is Durango's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for La Plata County, where Durango is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Durango a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Durango carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for La Plata County.
Has Durango had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 hail, 12 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Durango since 2016.