Larimer County hazard data

Fort Collins, CO Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative hail risk for Larimer County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.636 per year for the area.

#8 of 16 covered Colorado cities for hail risk β†’FEMA relative score 99.5/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Fort Collins's hail risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Larimer County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 4.636 per year for hail. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

4.636 per year

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FEMA area population
358,792
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
99.5/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Hail

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

99.5/100

FEMA annualized frequency
4.636 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$20M
Recorded events
158

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Larimer County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Hail risk in Fort Collins

For Fort Collins, FEMA rates hail risk for Larimer County as relatively high, with a relative score of 99.5/100. The next highest relative scores are lightning at 99.5/100 and riverine flooding at 98.9/100.

Using FEMA data for Larimer County, Fort Collins is #8 among 16 covered Colorado entries for hail risk. Greeley is about 18 straight-line miles from the Fort Collins map point; its FEMA figures cover Weld County.

What to check for hail

  • βœ“Check the roof’s age, material, and record of earlier impact damage.
  • βœ“Review skylights, exterior equipment, trees, and covered vehicle parking.
  • βœ“Compare the wind-and-hail deductible with the roof settlement terms in the policy.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Fort Collins. All FEMA figures on this page cover Larimer County.

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City
Fort Collins, CO
FEMA data area
Larimer County
County FIPS
08069

Questions about disaster risk in Fort Collins

The FEMA figures cover Larimer County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much hail risk does Fort Collins, CO have?

FEMA rates relative hail risk for Larimer County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 4.636 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Fort Collins rank for hail risk in Colorado?

Among 16 Colorado cities covered by this directory, Fort Collins is #8 for relative hail risk based on FEMA's score for Larimer County. Homes within Fort Collins can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Fort Collins?

In FEMA's data for Larimer County, the highest relative ratings are Hail (Relatively High), Lightning (Very High), and Riverine Flooding (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Fort Collins or Larimer County?

The hazard numbers cover Larimer County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Fort Collins safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Larimer County an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Fort Collins do first for hail preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceHail ratingRelative score
Greeley, CO18 miRelatively Moderate95.6
Longmont, CO26 miRelatively Moderate89.8
Boulder, CO37 miRelatively Moderate89.8
Lafayette, CO38 miRelatively Moderate89.8
Cheyenne, WY43 miRelatively High97.9

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.