Moffat County
Colorado — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 12th
Moffat County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 12.1, 12th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 3.34 / yr | $102K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 17.01 / yr | $165K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.20 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $360K |
| Drought | Low | 97.82 / yr | $51K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.57 / yr | $5M |
| Lightning | Low | 45.37 / yr | $141K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.30 / yr | $143K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $13K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $39K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $7K |
| Heat Wave | 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Moffat County?
Moffat County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 12.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 12th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Moffat County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $102K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $1M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $165K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Moffat County compare to other Colorado counties?
Moffat County ranks #48 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. Moffat County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.