Westminster, CO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Westminster 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 Adams County, CO. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and cold wave.
Storm events near Westminster
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Westminster's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Westminster 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 Adams County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Westminster along with the rest of the county, not a Westminster-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.7 | Very High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 60.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 38.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 96.7 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 69.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 97.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Adams County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Westminster, CO at risk of?
Westminster 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 Adams County, where Westminster is located, are hail, winter weather, and cold wave.
What is Westminster's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Adams County, where Westminster is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Westminster a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Westminster 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 Adams County.
Has Westminster had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 751 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Westminster since 2016.