Parker, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Parker 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 Douglas County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hail, and wildfire.
Storm events near Parker
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Parker's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Parker 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 Douglas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Parker along with the rest of the county, not a Parker-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 62.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 63.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 34.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 42.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 78.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 99.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 93 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 64.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 96.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Douglas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Parker, CO at risk of?
Parker 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 Douglas County, where Parker is located, are lightning, hail, and wildfire.
What is Parker's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Douglas County, where Parker is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Parker a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Parker 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 Douglas County.
Has Parker had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 532 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Parker since 2016.