Prowers County Disaster Risk
Prowers County, Colorado
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
49th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#25
of 64 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
49th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 49% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 79% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 37% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 30% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Prowers County, Colorado
Prowers County's disaster risk
Prowers County's composite risk score of 48.60 earns a "Relatively Low" rating but exceeds the national average, signaling moderate natural disaster exposure. The county faces above-average hazard threats compared to typical American counties.
Moderate risk within Colorado
Prowers County's score of 48.60 sits above Colorado's state average of 40.67, placing it among the state's higher-exposure counties. The county experiences greater natural disaster vulnerability than most Colorado regions.
Higher risk than adjacent counties
Prowers County (48.60) faces substantially higher risk than neighboring Phillips County (12.34), though slightly lower than Pueblo County (82.51). The county's eastern plains location creates a distinct hazard profile from mountain counties.
Wildfires and tornadoes threaten
Wildfire risk (79.23) is Prowers County's dominant hazard, among the highest in the state, followed by tornado risk (36.83). Flood risk (49.49) presents a moderate secondary concern, while earthquake risk (29.52) remains lower.
Essential insurance for Prowers
Residents should obtain comprehensive homeowners insurance with explicit wildfire and tornado coverage, plus a separate flood policy if in a flood-prone area. Maintain defensible space around structures and keep emergency evacuation routes planned.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Prowers County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Prowers County
Risk Verdict
Prowers County has a below-average natural disaster risk profile, scoring at the 49th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Prowers County's 49th percentile ranking is favorable, though every county carries at least one natural hazard worth knowing — reviewing the specific risks listed above helps households focus their preparedness where it matters most.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Prowers County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 79th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Flood ranks second at the 49th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (37th percentile), earthquake (30th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire is Prowers County's top-ranked natural hazard at the 79th percentile nationally. Prowers County residents should assess whether their property lies within or adjacent to a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zone, where ember transport and rapid spread pose the highest risk. A secondary flood exposure at the 49th percentile nationally means Prowers County residents face hazards from two distinct natural peril categories during different seasons. For Prowers County households, a practiced evacuation plan — with a primary and backup route designated before a fire occurs — provides more protection than any structural improvement when a wildfire approaches fast-moving terrain.
Regional Context
Prowers County's composite risk score sits 7.9 points above the Colorado county average, placing it among the more hazard-exposed counties in the state.
Is your household prepared for Prowers County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.