Where Does Colorado Rank When it Comes to Natural Disasters?

When you think of natural disasters in the state of Colorado, one of the categories is top of mind. Tornadoes. At least that's what comes to my mind when I think of natural disasters in our state.

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Weld County historically has seen the most tornadoes in Colorado, eclipsing second place, Washington County, by more than 120 incidents. Of course, hail, floods, and drought are also other natural disasters that can happen in the state of Colorado.

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Is Colorado Safe From Natural Disasters?

Colorado's eastern plains are part of Tornado Alley, so seeing a twister and softball size hail in some counties is not unheard of. Overall, Colorado is actually a pretty safe state when it comes to natural disasters. According to World Atlas, Colorado ranks sixth in the safest states from natural disasters.

What Makes Colorado a Safe Option from Natural Disasters?

The possible threat of damaging tornadoes and hail is a scary thing to think about, but not nearly as terrifying as other natural disasters. Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes are not something you will find in the state of Colorado. +

The top five safest states from natural disasters include Ohio, Vermont, Illinois, Minnesota, and the safest, Michigan.

Source: World Atlas

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