Crowley County

Colorado — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

3.9

National percentile: 4th

Crowley County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 3.9, 4th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $2M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $2M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 6K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Very Low $82K/yr
Hail
Low $321K/yr
Lightning
Low $146K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $82K
Hail Low 4.82 / yr $321K
Lightning Low 46.29 / yr $146K
Drought Low 104.35 / yr $45K
Winter Weather Low 6.58 / yr $34K
Cold Wave Low 1.63 / yr $431K
Strong Wind Low 0.94 / yr $284K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $27K
Tornado Very Low 0.45 / yr $111K
Heat Wave Very Low 0.47 / yr $17K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.18 / yr $759K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.01 / yr $1K
Landslide Very Low 0.08 / yr $0
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Hurricane Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Crowley County?

Crowley County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 3.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 4th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Crowley County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Very Low, $82K EAL), Hail (Low, $321K EAL), Lightning (Low, $146K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Crowley County compare to other Colorado counties?

Crowley County ranks #60 of 64 Colorado counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Crowley County's $2M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.