Hazard Score
60 Catastrophes Recorded
Nederland, Colorado
3 Land Tracts in Boulder County , St. Vrain Watershed
Nederland, Colorado, located in Boulder County, faces a relatively moderate overall hazard risk due to various climate and geological factors. The area experiences relatively high levels of lightning risk, with frequent thunderstorms that can pose a threat to residents and infrastructure. Additionally, Nederland is situated near the St. Vrain and South Platte rivers, increasing the risk of flooding during heavy precipitation events. The town is surrounded by mountain peaks, such as Sugarloaf Mountain and the Indian Peaks, which could exacerbate hazards like landslides and rockfall.
The climate in Nederland is characterized by cold temperatures and high precipitation levels, with an average annual precipitation of over 500mm. This can lead to issues such as flash floods and erosion, particularly in areas with steep terrain. The town is also located near fault lines, such as the Vasquez Mountains Fault that runs to the north, increasing the risk of seismic activity. Additionally, Nederland's proximity to the Rocky Mountains can amplify the impact of natural disasters like wildfires, as seen in the historic Cold Springs Fire in 2016 that threatened the town and surrounding areas.
Despite its relatively low population, Nederland's hazard risk is influenced by its unique geographical features and climate conditions. The town's vulnerability to various natural disasters, including floods, landslides, wildfires, and seismic events, underscores the importance of robust emergency preparedness and disaster mitigation strategies for residents and local authorities. Overall, Nederland's location in a mountainous region with diverse hazards necessitates a comprehensive risk assessment and proactive measures to protect the community and enhance resilience in the face of potential disasters.
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
1
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
6
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
4
Hazard Shelters
5
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
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 ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Forsythe Ii Broadcast Rx
2023-03-17
Forsythe Ii Rx
2023-01-03
Sherwood Creek Piles Rx
2023-01-03
Forsythe Rx
2022-08-15
Old Railroad
2022-08-07
Superview
2022-06-15
Forsythe 2 Piles
2022-05-17
Porter Ranch
2022-04-23
Wild Bear Piles
2022-02-24
Twin Sisters Peak
2021-11-22
68j
2021-10-25
Gross Fire
2021-10-17
Jasper Lake
2021-09-10
2762 Magnolia
2020-12-20
Castle Rock
2020-07-24
Forsythe Rx
2020-02-21
Hessie
2020-01-24
Hall Ranch
2019-10-26
Reynolds Ranch
2019-10-23
West Magnolia
2019-08-25
141
2019-07-29
Forsythe Ii
2019-03-11
Jasper
2018-09-21
Hailstorm
2018-05-22
68 Fire
2018-04-14
Haul Rd
2018-03-11
926
2018-01-26
Front Range
2017-12-13
Beaver Lake
2017-10-18
Jasper Lake
2017-09-09
Site 11
2017-09-08
Haul Road
2017-06-20
Magnolia
2017-06-16
West Mag
2016-10-03
Cold Springs
2016-07-09
West Mag
2015-09-26
998
2015-09-12
925a
2015-09-07
Hobbit
2015-08-22
355d
2015-08-14
359 P
2015-07-19
926e
2015-01-18
359
2014-10-21
926 Trail
2014-09-14
Campsite 6
2014-09-14
355c
2014-09-07
Gross 7
2014-07-22
Magnolia 355
2014-07-21
359 Road
2014-07-20
Calhoun Gulch
2014-07-12
Sourdough
2014-07-11
Flooding
Monsoon Rain
2013-09-12Hailstorm
2007-07-03
Hailstorm
2006-08-29
Hailstorm
2002-08-27
Hailstorm
2002-08-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1999-04-29Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-07-25Tornado
1996-06-16
Hailstorm
1989-09-07