Natural Disaster Risk in Burlington

Natural Hazard Profile: Burlington, Colorado

Burlington, in Kit Carson County, is a town of roughly 4,211 residents situated in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid continental climate brings dry air, significant mountain snowfall, and rapid weather changes, and in particular dramatic spring snowstorms and summer hailstorms. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Burlington residents and property owners must navigate.

Burlington's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Secondary hazards include cold wave and winter.

Within Colorado, Burlington's risk is, near the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Kit Carson County identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Burlington's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.