Natural Disaster Risk in De Beque

Natural Hazard Profile: De Beque, Colorado

Located in the Great Plains in Garfield County, De Beque is a small community of about 1,058. The semi-arid continental climate that characterizes this part of Colorado — marked by dry air, significant mountain snowfall, and rapid weather changes — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making De Beque a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

De Beque's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.3/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include avalanche and volcano.

Relative to other U.S. communities, De Beque's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and avalanche, as measured by FEMA across Garfield County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

De Beque'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 landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.