HazardDB



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

7

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

4

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Douglas County, Colorado, with a population of 357,700, faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 81.9. The county has a high resilience score of 80.7, indicating its ability to recover from disasters. However, certain events such as wildfires and windstorms have been recorded in the area, with a risk value of 2,781,479.45 for wildfires. The county also experiences lightning events, with a risk value of 818,715.24, indicating a relatively high risk.

Specific climate factors in Douglas County include a high frequency of lightning events, with an annual frequency of 56.3 events. The county's proximity to mountain peaks and water bodies increases the risk of certain hazards such as wildfires and flooding. The region's topography, with its varied elevation and geological features, can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters. Fault lines in the area could also contribute to earthquake risks, although the risk rating ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
416 mm Moderately Low
Average Humidity
50% Moderate
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

  • Dashboard