Fremont County
Colorado — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 69th
Fremont County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 68.6, 69th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $22M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | High | 65.35 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Medium | 0.77 / yr | $80K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 12.44 / yr | $221K |
| Hail | Medium | 3.46 / yr | $885K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.64 / yr | $16M |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $12 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $133K |
| Drought | Low | 51.10 / yr | $49K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 0.35 / yr | $179K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.31 / yr | $441K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $94 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.34 / yr | $199K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.62 / yr | $107K |
| 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 Fremont County?
Fremont County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 69th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Fremont County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $2M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $2M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $80K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Fremont County compare to other Colorado counties?
Fremont County ranks #14 of 64 Colorado counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Fremont County's $22M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.