Hazard Score
519 Catastrophes Recorded
Boulder County, Colorado
2 Cities with a Population of 333,476, and 119,300 Households
Boulder, Colorado faces relatively moderate natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 89.5. The area experiences various hazards, including wildfires (7.8% annual frequency), lightning strikes (24.8% annual frequency), and landslides (5.9% annual frequency). These events have caused significant economic losses in the past, with the risk value for wildfires and landslides reaching 6.7 million and 3.6 million, respectively. Boulder's location near mountain peaks and water bodies increases the risk of flooding and landslides, contributing to its relatively high risk rating.
The Boulder area is also susceptible to hailstorms (5.6% annual frequency), with a risk score of 89.8. Historical events have shown that hailstorms can result in substantial economic losses, with a risk value of over 1.1 million. Additionally, the region faces a moderate risk of tornadoes (0.7% annual frequency) and winter weather events (1.0% annual frequency), which have the potential to cause significant damage. The presence of fault lines and mountainous terrain further amplifies the risk of earthquakes and avalanches, underscoring the need for robust disaster preparedness measures in Boulder.
Overall, Boulder's risk assessment indicates a need for strategic planning and mitigation efforts to protect the population and infrastructure from natural disasters. The area's vulnerability to multiple hazards, including wildfires, landslides, and hailstorms, highlights the importance of proactive risk management strategies. By considering the specific climate factors and geological features in the region, stakeholders can effectively prioritize resources and take preventive measures to reduce the impact of potential hazards in Boulder, Colorado.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
55
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
99
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
60
Hazard Shelters
55
Fire Stations
7
Hospitals
8
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Gilpin County, located in Colorado, has a population of 6,028 residents with a population density of 40.1 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with the majority being White (85.5%), followed by Hispanic (4.4%), Asian (1.3%), and Black (0.5%). The median age in Gilpin County is 45.6 years, with a slightly higher median age for males (45.8 years) compared to females (45.3 years). The average household size in the county is 2.19, with 1,494 families residing in the area.
In terms of housing, Gilpin County has 2,460 households, with a homeownership rate of 76.8% and a rental occupancy rate of 23.0%. The county has 1,100 vacant housing units, indicating a potential for growth and development in the area. Agriculture is also a significant aspect of the county's economy, with 37 farms in 2017 covering a total of 484 acres, with an average farm size of 106 acres. The average sales from these farms in 2017 amounted to $5,842. Overall, Gilpin County's demographic and economic data suggest a stable and growing community, albeit with room for further development and diversification compared to other counties in Colorado.
Sources:
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Data USA
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
North Supply
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Waterhouse
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Settlers
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Forsythe Ii Broadcast Rx
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Ute Highway
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Allenspark Boundary Piles Rx
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Forsythe Ii Rx
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Sherwood Creek Piles Rx
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James Creek Rx
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Sunset
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Sanitas
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Lake Ridge Trail
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Lebell
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Forsythe Rx
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Old Railroad
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Miramonte
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Spring Gulch
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St Vrain
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Canyon View
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Old Stage
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Main Gate 2
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Button Rock Dam
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Wonderland Lake
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Superview
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Forsythe 2 Piles
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47th Street
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Porter Ranch
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Table Mountain
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Oxford
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Bear Peak
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Tally Ho
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Blx Ag Burn
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Whittemeyer Ag Burn
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Hardscrabble
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Ute
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Surrey
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Ncar
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Gaynor Lake Water Conveyance Ditch Burn
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Arapaho Rx
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Jim Henry Water Conveyance Ditch Rx
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Wild Bear Piles
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James Creek Piles
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Allenspark Piles
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Middle Fork
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Marshall
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Post Hill Fire
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Twin Sisters Peak
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Coulson Gulch
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Gross Fire
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Lefthand 4
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Site 47
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Nist Fire
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Highway 7
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Jasper Lake
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96
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Monarch
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Nelson Rd
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Ruby
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Gross Dam
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South Ceran
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2762 Magnolia
2020-12-20
1074 Sunshine Canyon
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Saint Vrain
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Lefthand
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Calwood
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Big Elk
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Long Lake
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Mitchell Lake
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Settler Park
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Nugget Hill
2020-08-28
Sunshine
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Cannon Mountain
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Taylor Mountain
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North St Vrain
2020-08-24
Boulder Creek
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Big Elk
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Crescent Meadow
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Long Gulch
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Hailstorm
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Castle Rock
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Longmont Dam Road
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412 Ia
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Panorama Point
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Coyote Hill
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Coffintop
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Yellowstone Rd
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Oxford Rd
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Quartz
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Boulder Canyon Ia 334
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Ia 239
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Hailstorm
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Gordon Creek
2020-06-06
Pueblo Belle
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286
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15 Street
2020-03-18
Josephine Roche Ditch Rx
2020-03-04
Gaynor Ditch Rx
2020-02-28
Forsythe Rx
2020-02-21
Sugarloaf Rx
2020-02-14
Hall Ranch Rx
2020-01-31
Frog Pond
2020-01-28
Hessie
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St Vrain Rx
2020-01-17
James Creek Rx
2020-01-10
Gold Hill Rx
2019-11-27
Wapiti Rx
2019-11-16
Hall Ranch
2019-10-26
Reynolds Ranch
2019-10-23
Kelly Fire
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St Vrain
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217c
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Glacier View
2019-09-08
Ruby Gulch
2019-08-31
West Magnolia
2019-08-25
Red Deer
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Hailstorm
2019-08-13
Arapaho Rx Unit Rabbit Mountain
2019-07-30
141
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Nugget Hill
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217a Road
2019-05-05
Tiny House
2019-04-08
Gill Rx
2019-03-12
Forsythe Ii
2019-03-11
St Vrain Rx
2019-03-07
Hall Ranch Rx
2019-03-01
James Creek Rx
2019-02-08
Johnny Park 2
2018-10-03
Jasper
2018-09-21
Ia 657
2018-09-08
Bridge Fire
2018-08-30
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2018-08-17
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Gross Dam Road
2018-06-11
Four Mile Creek
2018-06-08
Johnny Park
2018-06-03
Hailstorm
2018-05-30
228a
2018-05-27
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2018-05-01
68 Fire
2018-04-14
Cave Creek
2018-04-05
Gregory
2018-03-14
Haul Rd
2018-03-11
Red Hill Rd
2018-03-11
926
2018-01-26
Front Range
2017-12-13
Wild Basin
2017-11-05
Beaver Lake
2017-10-18
Gordon 13
2017-09-18
Jasper Lake
2017-09-09
Site 11
2017-09-08
Yarmouth
2017-07-29
Fa Longs Peak
2017-07-16
Swiss Peak
2017-07-16
87 Fire
2017-07-16
Gross
2017-07-12
Flagstaff Rd
2017-07-05
Sunshine Canyon Rd
2017-06-30
Haul Road
2017-06-20
Magnolia
2017-06-16
Hailstorm
2017-05-17
Hailstorm
2017-05-16
Red Gulch
2017-04-08
Sunshine
2017-03-19
Big Elk
2017-02-20
Wagon Wheel Gap
2017-02-10
Red Deer
2016-10-30
Siskin
2016-10-05
West Mag
2016-10-03
Watertank
2016-09-29
Gross Dam
2016-08-17
Logan Mill Rd
2016-08-16
Gordon
2016-08-02
786
2016-07-16
Fourmile Creek
2016-07-14
Cold Springs
2016-07-09
454
2016-07-03
Rmp Step Up
2016-06-29
Little Thompson
2016-06-25
248
2016-06-18
Gordon Gulch Fire
2016-06-17
Hailstorm
2016-06-06
Highway 128
2016-02-19
Buchanan Pass
2015-10-19
Betasso
2015-10-05
West Mag
2015-09-26
Bear Gulch
2015-09-19
Saint Vrain
2015-09-19
998
2015-09-12
925a
2015-09-07
Taylor Mountain
2015-09-06
Lake
2015-08-30
Calwood Command
2015-08-25
Hobbit
2015-08-22
Hailstorm
2015-08-16
Hailstorm
2015-08-16
355d
2015-08-14
118
2015-08-12
Ceran
2015-07-30
330
2015-07-26
Timberline Falls
2015-07-23
359 P
2015-07-19
Hailstorm
2015-06-18
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2015-06-18
Switzerland
2015-06-13
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926e
2015-01-18
359
2014-10-21
Finn
2014-10-18
926 Trail
2014-09-14
Campsite 6
2014-09-14
355c
2014-09-07
Switzerland Trail
2014-08-31
Raymond
2014-08-10
Gordon Creek
2014-07-27
Pawnee Pass
2014-07-26
Gross 7
2014-07-22
Magnolia 355
2014-07-21
359 Road
2014-07-20
Calhoun Gulch
2014-07-12
Sourdough
2014-07-11
Hailstorm
2014-07-09
Hailstorm
2014-07-07
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2014-07-07
Broken Arrow
2014-07-01
Bear Gulch
2014-06-22
Lefthand Canyon
2014-05-31
Hailstorm
2014-05-07
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