Natural Disaster Risk in Hinsdale County
Colorado
3.4out of 10
Risk Summary for Hinsdale County
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Landslide Wildfire
All 18 Hazard Scores
Avalanche 9.6
Landslide 8.4
Wildfire 5.6
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Lightning 2.9
Hurricane 2.4
Earthquake 2.0
Winter Weather 1.9
Drought 1.7
Ice Storm 1.7
Cold Wave 1.5
Tornado 1.4
Strong Wind 1.3
Hail 1.3
Extreme Heat 1.2
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Hinsdale County 3.4
Colorado avg. 5.2
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Hinsdale County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.