Fort Morgan, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fort Morgan is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Morgan County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and cold wave.
Storm events near Fort Morgan
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fort Morgan's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fort Morgan 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 Morgan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fort Morgan along with the rest of the county, not a Fort Morgan-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 40 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 25 | Very Low |
| Hail | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 46.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 9.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 28.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 74.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 62 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Morgan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fort Morgan, CO at risk of?
Fort Morgan 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 Morgan County, where Fort Morgan is located, are hail, strong wind, and cold wave.
What is Fort Morgan's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Morgan County, where Fort Morgan is located, scoring 93.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Fort Morgan a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fort Morgan carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Morgan County.
Has Fort Morgan had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 35 tornado, 147 hail, 6 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fort Morgan since 2016.