Steamboat Springs, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Steamboat Springs is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Routt County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, avalanche, and wildfire.
Storm events near Steamboat Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Steamboat Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Steamboat Springs 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 Routt County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Steamboat Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Steamboat Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 47 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Tornado | 4.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 32.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 4.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 18.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 65.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 5.1 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 35.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 67.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Routt County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Steamboat Springs, CO at risk of?
Steamboat Springs is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Routt County, where Steamboat Springs is located, are landslide, avalanche, and wildfire.
What is Steamboat Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Routt County, where Steamboat Springs is located, scoring 89.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Steamboat Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Steamboat Springs carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Routt County.
Has Steamboat Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 7 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Steamboat Springs since 2016.