HAZARDS

11

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

10

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

5

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Jefferson County, Colorado faces a relatively moderate natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 94.78. The county has a high population of 582,825 and a substantial building value of $99,942,694,214. Specific hazards include lightning events with a frequency of 43.36% and hail events with a frequency of 6.97%. These events pose a high-risk rating, with hail events having a risk score of 99.75, indicating a very high risk level.

The area is prone to wildfires, with a frequency of 0.65% and a risk score of 99.40. The county's topography, including fault lines and mountain peaks, contributes to the risk of wildfires as well as other natural disasters. The proximity to water bodies such as lakes and rivers can also increase the risk of flooding. Historical events in the region include wildfires that have caused significant damage to property and wildlife in the area, highlighting the importance ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
484 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
50% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Fi-210 Class And Bclp Broadcast

2022-09-27

Bruin Bluff

2022-07-17

Snow Creek

2022-07-12

Mount Falcon

2021-06-19

Bear Creek

2021-02-07

Watertank Rx

2020-03-03

Idledale

2019-09-08

Hailstorm

2019-09-06

Hailstorm

2019-08-21

Hailstorm

2019-07-04

Willow Springs Subdivision

2018-11-21

359

2018-06-04

Hwy285 Morrison

2017-09-19

Tiny Town

2017-03-22

Arrowhead

2017-02-08

Eldridge

2016-10-02

Hailstorm

2014-05-21

Flooding

Monsoon Rain

2013-09-12

Hailstorm

2010-06-21

Hailstorm

2010-06-11

Hailstorm

2006-06-24

Hailstorm

2006-06-24

Hailstorm

2005-05-30

Hailstorm

2004-08-10

Hailstorm

2004-06-18

Hailstorm

2004-06-09

Hailstorm

2004-06-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1999-04-29

Hailstorm

1991-05-23

Hailstorm

1985-07-30

Hailstorm

1984-06-13

Hailstorm

1984-06-13

Hailstorm

1983-07-22

Hailstorm

1983-07-16

Hailstorm

1983-05-03

Hailstorm

1970-08-05

Tornado

1965-06-10