Fountain, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fountain 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 Fountain
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fountain's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fountain 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 Fountain along with the rest of the county, not a Fountain-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 Fountain, CO at risk of?
Fountain 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 Fountain is located, are winter weather, wildfire, and hail.
What is Fountain's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for El Paso County, where Fountain is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Fountain a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Fountain 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 Fountain had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 635 hail, 79 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fountain since 2016.