Pueblo, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pueblo 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 Pueblo County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near Pueblo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pueblo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pueblo 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 Pueblo County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pueblo along with the rest of the county, not a Pueblo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 56 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 10.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 32.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 48.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 66 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 17.6 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 98.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pueblo County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pueblo, CO at risk of?
Pueblo 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 Pueblo County, where Pueblo is located, are lightning, winter weather, and hail.
What is Pueblo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Pueblo County, where Pueblo is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Pueblo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Pueblo 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 Pueblo County.
Has Pueblo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 132 hail, 70 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pueblo since 2016.