Pueblo County
Colorado — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 83th
Pueblo County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 82.5, 83th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $48M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | Very High | 50.71 / yr | $4M |
| Winter Weather | Very High | 12.22 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | High | 4.00 / yr | $7M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | High | 1.49 / yr | $8M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.64 / yr | $21M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.73 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $657K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.55 / yr | $858K |
| Drought | Low | 78.88 / yr | $261K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 0.89 / yr | $488K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.50 / yr | $1K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.01 / yr | $37K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $9 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Pueblo County?
Pueblo County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 82.5 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 83th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pueblo County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (Very High, $4M EAL), Winter Weather (Very High, $2M EAL), Hail (High, $7M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pueblo County compare to other Colorado counties?
Pueblo County ranks #10 of 64 Colorado counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Pueblo County's $48M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.