Montrose, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Montrose is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Montrose County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, landslide, and avalanche.
Storm events near Montrose
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Montrose's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Montrose 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 Montrose County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Montrose along with the rest of the county, not a Montrose-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 15.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 8.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 79.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 19.9 | Very Low |
| Drought | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 7.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 16.9 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 82.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 87.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 10.5 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 45 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Montrose County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Montrose, CO at risk of?
Montrose 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 Montrose County, where Montrose is located, are lightning, landslide, and avalanche.
What is Montrose's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Montrose County, where Montrose is located, scoring 87.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Montrose a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Montrose carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Montrose County.
Has Montrose had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Montrose since 2016.