Hazard Score
551 Catastrophes Recorded
Adams County, Colorado
7 Cities with a Population of 513,677, and 153,764 Households
Adams County, Colorado faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster risk with a risk score of 94.18. Specific risks include high risks of hail storms (risk score of 99.87) and lightning strikes (risk score of 96.72), as well as moderate risks of windstorms (risk score of 79.67) and extreme weather events (risk score of 95.67). The county also has a relatively low risk of floods (risk score of 55.84) and wildfires (risk score of 65.13).
Climate factors such as frequent thunderstorms (31.71% annual frequency) and wind events (4.52% annual frequency) contribute to the heightened risk of lightning strikes and windstorms in Adams County. The county's proximity to the Rocky Mountains increases its exposure to extreme weather events and hail storms, with nearby mountain peaks contributing to localized weather patterns. Additionally, the county's location in the central U.S. makes it susceptible to severe weather systems moving across the region, further increasing its risk of natural disasters.
Geological features such as fault lines and water bodies in the region also play a role in shaping hazard risk in Adams County. While fault lines are not prevalent in the area, water bodies like rivers and reservoirs increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. The county's lack of coastline and low risk of tsunamis or volcanic activity further define its hazard profile. Overall, Adams County's natural disaster risk assessment underscores the importance of preparedness and mitigation measures to reduce the impact of potential hazards on its population and infrastructure.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very High
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
89
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
54
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
62
Hazard Shelters
39
Fire Stations
10
Hospitals
8
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Adams County, Colorado, has a population of 513,677 with a population density of 434 per square mile. The population has seen an increase from 441,603 in 2010, with a growth rate of approximately 16.4%. The county has a diverse population with 63.1% White, 2.6% Black, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.1% Asian, and 32.7% Hispanic. The median age in Adams County is 32.4, with a slightly higher percentage of males (43.2%) compared to females (42.7%). The county has a relatively high average household size of 2.85, with 42.3% of households being family households.
In terms of housing, Adams County has a total of 163,136 housing units, with a homeownership rate of 61.9% and a rental occupancy rate of 32.3%. The county has a vacancy rate of 5.7%. In terms of agriculture, Adams County has 905 farms with an average size of 779 acres. The average sales of agricultural products in 2017 was $139,779. Comparing to other counties in Colorado, Adams County has a higher population density, a larger percentage of Hispanic residents, and a higher average household size. The county also has a higher homeownership rate compared to the state average of 65.1%.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Highline
2023-06-12
Mozzarella
2023-03-30
Rma Piles Rx
2023-01-17
Arsenal Broadcast
2022-03-25
Rma Piles
2022-02-02
East Side
2021-10-16
Four Wing
2021-09-26
Woodhouse
2021-08-23
Henderson
2021-06-25
Shamrock
2020-08-20
Deter-Winters
2020-08-19
Hailstorm
2020-08-04
Calhoun
2020-07-23
Hailstorm
2020-07-09
Hailstorm
2020-07-09
Hailstorm
2020-07-09
Hailstorm
2020-07-09
Hailstorm
2020-07-09
Boundry
2020-07-04
Irondale Gulch
2020-06-22
Uvalda
2020-06-21
Pump House
2020-06-06
Tornado
2019-09-08
Hailstorm
2019-08-23
Hailstorm
2019-08-23
Hailstorm
2019-08-20
Rma Rx
2019-07-24
Hailstorm
2019-07-05
Hailstorm
2019-07-05
Locust
2019-07-03
Hailstorm
2019-06-20
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Tornado
2019-05-27
Hailstorm
2019-05-27
Hailstorm
2019-05-27
Hailstorm
2019-05-27
Tornado
2019-05-26
Hailstorm
2019-05-26
Rma Rx
2019-04-01
Hailstorm
2018-08-14
Hailstorm
2018-08-06
Hailstorm
2018-07-29
Hailstorm
2018-07-29
Hailstorm
2018-07-29
Hailstorm
2018-07-29
Hailstorm
2018-07-29
Tornado
2018-07-27
Hailstorm
2018-07-04
Chop Saw
2018-06-21
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Hailstorm
2018-06-18
Old Victory
2018-06-10
Hailstorm
2018-05-28
Burnt Post
2018-02-24
Hailstorm
2017-05-17
Hailstorm
2017-05-17
Hailstorm
2017-05-08
Hailstorm
2017-05-08
Hailstorm
2017-05-08
Dirftwood
2017-05-07
Quebec
2016-09-16
Rattlesnake Hill
2016-08-08
Ia 1603
2016-07-05
Ia 1602
2016-07-05
Tornado
2016-07-02
Ia1601
2016-07-01
Tornado
2016-05-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-07
Hailstorm
2016-05-07
Hailstorm
2016-05-07
6th E
2015-08-26
Tornado
2015-08-17
Center Post
2015-07-30
Hailstorm
2015-06-25
Hailstorm
2015-06-25
Hailstorm
2015-06-25
Hailstorm
2015-06-25
Hailstorm
2015-06-05
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
Tornado
2015-05-15
Tornado
2015-05-15
Tornado
2014-08-06
Hailstorm
2014-06-23
Tornado
2014-06-21
Tornado
2014-06-21
Tornado
2014-06-21
Hailstorm
2014-06-14
Tornado
2014-06-04
Hailstorm
2014-05-22
Hailstorm
2014-05-22
Tornado
2014-05-21
Tornado
2014-05-21
Tornado
2014-05-21
Hailstorm
2014-05-21
Hailstorm
2014-05-21
Hailstorm
2014-05-21
Hailstorm
2014-05-21
Hailstorm
2014-05-07
Hailstorm
2014-05-07
Hailstorm
2014-05-07
Hailstorm
2014-05-07
Flooding
Monsoon Rain
2013-09-12Hailstorm
2013-07-31
Hailstorm
2013-07-20
Hailstorm
2013-07-20
Hailstorm
2013-06-23
Hailstorm
2013-06-15
Hailstorm
2013-06-15
Hailstorm
2013-04-08
Tornado
2012-09-27
Tornado
2012-06-15
Hailstorm
2012-06-07
Hailstorm
2012-06-07
Hailstorm
2011-07-19
Hailstorm
2011-07-13
Hailstorm
2011-07-08
Hailstorm
2011-07-08
Hailstorm
2011-07-08
Hailstorm
2011-07-08
Hailstorm
2011-07-08
Hailstorm
2011-07-06
Hailstorm
2011-06-19
Hailstorm
2011-06-08
Tornado
2011-05-30
Hailstorm
2011-05-30
Hailstorm
2011-05-30
Hailstorm
2011-05-18
Hailstorm
2011-05-18
Hailstorm
2011-05-18
Hailstorm
2011-05-18
Hailstorm
2011-05-18
Hailstorm
2011-05-18
Hailstorm
2011-05-18
Hailstorm
2010-07-04
Hailstorm
2010-06-27
Hailstorm
2010-06-27
Hailstorm
2010-06-21
Hailstorm
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Hailstorm
2010-06-10
Tornado
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
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2010-05-26
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2010-05-26
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2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
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2010-05-26
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2010-05-26
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2010-05-26
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2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-19
Tornado
2010-04-22
Hailstorm
2010-04-22
Hailstorm
2010-04-21
Hailstorm
2010-04-21
Hailstorm
2009-08-31
Hailstorm
2009-08-17
Hailstorm
2009-08-10
Hailstorm
2009-08-09
Tornado
2009-06-26
Hailstorm
2009-06-23
Hailstorm
2009-06-21
Hailstorm
2009-06-14
Hailstorm
2009-06-14
Hailstorm
2009-06-14
Hailstorm
2009-06-14
Hailstorm
2009-06-13
Hailstorm
2009-06-13
Hailstorm
2009-06-11
Tornado
2009-06-07
Hailstorm
2009-06-01
Tornado
2009-05-24
Hailstorm
2008-08-24
Hailstorm
2008-07-17
Tornado
2008-06-20
Hailstorm
2008-06-20
Tornado
2008-06-04
Hailstorm
2008-06-04
Hailstorm
2008-06-04
Hailstorm
2008-06-04
Hailstorm
2008-06-04
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2007-07-19
Hailstorm
2007-05-14
Hailstorm
2007-04-23
Tornado
2006-08-20
Tornado
2006-08-20
Tornado
2006-07-04
Hailstorm
2006-06-12
Hailstorm
2006-06-11
Hailstorm
2006-06-11
Hailstorm
2005-07-15
Hailstorm
2005-07-15
Tornado
2005-07-08
Hailstorm
2005-06-25
Hailstorm
2005-06-24
Hailstorm
2005-06-24
Hailstorm
2005-06-24
Hailstorm
2005-06-24
Hailstorm
2005-06-21
Hailstorm
2005-06-21
Tornado
2005-06-02
Hailstorm
2005-06-02
Hailstorm
2005-06-02
Hailstorm
2005-05-07
Hailstorm
2005-04-20
Hailstorm
2005-04-20
Hailstorm
2005-04-20
Hailstorm
2005-04-20
Hailstorm
2005-04-20
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Tornado
2004-10-04
Tornado
2004-10-04
Tornado
2004-10-04
Hailstorm
2004-08-14
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-07-28
Hailstorm
2004-07-22
Hailstorm
2004-07-22
Hailstorm
2004-06-20
Hailstorm
2004-06-20
Tornado
2004-06-15
Tornado
2004-06-09
Tornado
2004-06-09
Tornado
2004-06-09
Hailstorm
2004-06-09
Hailstorm
2004-05-24
Hailstorm
2004-05-24
Hailstorm
2003-08-03
Hailstorm
2003-06-20
Hailstorm
2003-06-14
Hailstorm
2003-05-30
Tornado
2003-05-08
Tornado
2003-05-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-08
Tornado
2003-05-07
Hailstorm
2003-05-07
Hailstorm
2003-04-29
Hailstorm
2003-04-28
Hailstorm
2003-04-28
Hailstorm
2003-04-17
Tornado
2003-03-17
Hailstorm
2002-08-29
Tornado
2002-07-23
Hailstorm
2002-07-21
Hailstorm
2002-07-21
Hailstorm
2002-07-10
Hailstorm
2002-07-10
Hailstorm
2002-06-03
Tornado
2001-08-02
Tornado
2001-08-02
Hailstorm
2001-08-02
Tornado
2001-07-26
Hailstorm
2001-07-07
Hailstorm
2001-07-07
Tornado
2001-06-20
Tornado
2001-06-20
Hailstorm
2001-06-20
Hailstorm
2001-06-20
Hailstorm
2001-06-07
Tornado
2001-06-04
Hailstorm
2001-06-04
Hailstorm
2001-06-04
Hailstorm
2001-06-04
Hailstorm
2001-06-04
Hailstorm
2001-06-03
Tornado
2001-05-28
Hailstorm
2001-05-28
Hailstorm
2001-05-28
Hailstorm
2001-05-28
Hailstorm
2001-05-28
Hailstorm
2001-05-27
Tornado
2000-07-10
Hailstorm
1999-09-03
Tornado
1999-08-10
Hailstorm
1999-06-10
Hailstorm
1999-05-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1999-04-29Tornado
1998-08-09
Tornado
1998-07-02
Hailstorm
1998-07-01
Hailstorm
1998-05-22
Hailstorm
1998-05-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-07-25Hailstorm
1997-06-25
Tornado
1997-06-22
Hailstorm
1997-06-14
Hailstorm
1997-06-12
Hailstorm
1997-06-06
Tornado
1997-05-25
Hailstorm
1997-05-25
Hailstorm
1997-05-25
Tornado
1996-08-29
Tornado
1996-08-09
Hailstorm
1996-08-09
Tornado
1996-07-31
Tornado
1996-07-28
Tornado
1996-07-28
Tornado
1996-07-28
Tornado
1996-07-28
Tornado
1996-07-13
Hailstorm
1996-07-13
Tornado
1996-07-09
Tornado
1996-07-09
Tornado
1996-07-09
Tornado
1996-07-09
Tornado
1996-07-09
Tornado
1996-07-09
Hailstorm
1996-07-06
Tornado
1996-06-22
Hailstorm
1996-05-31
Hailstorm
1996-05-22
Hailstorm
1996-05-22
Hailstorm
1995-06-07
Tornado
1995-06-06
Tornado
1995-06-03
Hailstorm
1995-06-03
Tornado
1995-05-19
Hailstorm
1995-04-30
Hailstorm
1994-10-01
Hailstorm
1994-08-11
Tornado
1994-07-16
Tornado
1994-07-16
Tornado
1994-07-16
Hailstorm
1994-07-14
Hailstorm
1994-07-13
Tornado
1994-07-12
Tornado
1994-07-11
Hailstorm
1994-06-18
Hailstorm
1994-06-08
Hailstorm
1993-09-17
Hailstorm
1993-09-17
Hailstorm
1993-09-07
Hailstorm
1993-07-22
Hailstorm
1993-07-21
Hailstorm
1993-07-21
Hailstorm
1993-07-21
Hailstorm
1993-07-21
Hailstorm
1993-07-14
Hailstorm
1993-07-09
Hailstorm
1993-06-02
Hailstorm
1993-05-31
Tornado
1992-09-17
Tornado
1992-08-17
Hailstorm
1992-08-11
Tornado
1992-08-01
Hailstorm
1992-07-10
Hailstorm
1992-07-01
Tornado
1992-06-20
Tornado
1992-06-20
Tornado
1992-06-20
Tornado
1992-06-20
Tornado
1992-06-20
Tornado
1992-06-20
Tornado
1992-06-13
Hailstorm
1992-06-11
Hailstorm
1992-06-08
Tornado
1991-08-22
Hailstorm
1991-07-12
Hailstorm
1991-07-12
Tornado
1991-06-06
Hailstorm
1991-06-01
Hailstorm
1991-06-01
Hailstorm
1991-05-27
Tornado
1991-05-24
Hailstorm
1991-05-23
Hailstorm
1990-07-11
Tornado
1990-07-09
Tornado
1990-06-30
Tornado
1990-06-07
Hailstorm
1990-06-06
Tornado
1990-06-01
Tornado
1990-05-29
Tornado
1989-06-25
Hailstorm
1989-06-24
Hailstorm
1989-06-03
Tornado
1988-07-09
Tornado
1988-07-08
Tornado
1988-07-08
Tornado
1988-07-08
Tornado
1988-07-08
Tornado
1988-06-26
Tornado
1988-06-25
Tornado
1988-06-22
Tornado
1988-06-15
Hailstorm
1988-06-13
Tornado
1988-06-10
Tornado
1988-06-08
Tornado
1988-06-08
Tornado
1988-06-05
Tornado
1988-04-21
Hailstorm
1987-09-05
Hailstorm
1987-09-05
Hailstorm
1987-07-24
Tornado
1987-07-17
Tornado
1987-07-08
Hailstorm
1987-07-07
Tornado
1987-07-04
Hailstorm
1987-07-02
Tornado
1987-06-30
Hailstorm
1987-06-25
Tornado
1987-06-20
Tornado
1987-06-20
Tornado
1987-06-09
Hailstorm
1987-05-26
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Tornado
1986-06-08
Tornado
1986-06-08
Tornado
1986-06-08
Hailstorm
1985-07-30
Tornado
1985-07-26
Tornado
1985-06-03
Tornado
1984-07-06
Hailstorm
1984-06-13
Hailstorm
1984-06-13
Hailstorm
1984-06-13
Tornado
1984-05-14
Hailstorm
1984-05-02
Hailstorm
1983-08-18
Hailstorm
1983-07-22
Hailstorm
1983-07-22
Hailstorm
1983-07-17
Hailstorm
1983-07-16
Hailstorm
1983-07-16
Hailstorm
1983-06-19
Hailstorm
1983-06-19
Hailstorm
1983-06-12
Hailstorm
1983-06-12
Hailstorm
1983-06-12
Hailstorm
1983-06-12
Hailstorm
1983-06-12
Hailstorm
1983-06-12
Hailstorm
1983-06-02
Hailstorm
1983-05-03
Tornado
1982-07-09
Hailstorm
1982-07-01
Hailstorm
1982-06-30
Tornado
1982-06-23
Hailstorm
1982-06-14
Hailstorm
1982-06-14
Tornado
1982-06-12
Tornado
1982-06-12
Tornado
1982-06-12
Tornado
1982-06-02
Tornado
1982-06-02
Tornado
1982-05-29
Tornado
1981-08-16
Hailstorm
1981-07-07
Hailstorm
1981-06-13
Tornado
1981-06-03
Tornado
1981-06-02
Tornado
1981-05-28
Tornado
1980-07-18
Tornado
1979-07-06
Tornado
1979-07-06
Hailstorm
1979-07-06
Hailstorm
1978-08-17
Hailstorm
1978-07-06
Tornado
1977-08-14
Tornado
1977-08-14
Tornado
1977-08-14
Hailstorm
1977-05-07
Tornado
1976-09-14
Tornado
1976-09-14
Tornado
1976-09-14
Tornado
1976-06-04
Tornado
1976-06-04
Tornado
1975-05-18
Hailstorm
1974-07-11
Hailstorm
1974-06-23
Hailstorm
1972-05-10
Hailstorm
1971-07-02
Tornado
1967-07-03
Tornado
1967-06-09
Tornado
1967-05-30
Tornado
1966-08-07
Tornado
1966-07-21
Hailstorm
1965-07-21
Tornado
1965-06-30
Hailstorm
1965-05-25
Hailstorm
1962-06-05
Tornado
1962-05-27
Hailstorm
1961-05-12
Tornado
1959-05-29
Tornado
1958-07-16
Hailstorm
1957-08-03
Hailstorm
1955-09-19
Tornado
1955-07-02
Tornado
1954-07-28
Tornado
1954-04-25
Tornado
1953-08-17