NaturalDisasterRisk
US Hazard Intelligence

Natural Disaster Risk
Walden, CO

2026 Risk Report ยท FEMA ยท NOAA ยท USGS

Overall Risk
36
/100 ยท Low

Risk Score Overviewโ€” Walden

Hazard Breakdown

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Risk โ€” Walden

31Low
โ—Low ยท 31/100

Walden has a flood risk score of 31/100, classified as Low. This score is derived from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, flood zone designations, and NOAA precipitation records.

FEMA Flood Zones: Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs โ€” Zones A and V) face the highest risk and are required to carry flood insurance if they have federally-backed mortgages.

๐ŸŒช๏ธ Tornado Risk โ€” Walden

42Moderate
โ—Moderate ยท 42/100

Tornado risk score: 42/100 โ€” Moderate. Based on NOAA Storm Events Database historical tornado tracks and frequency data.

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โšก Earthquake Risk โ€” Walden

35Low
โ—Low ยท 35/100

Earthquake risk score: 35/100 โ€” Low. Based on USGS National Seismic Hazard Model and historical seismic event data for this region.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire Risk โ€” Walden

72High
โ—High ยท 72/100

Wildfire risk score: 72/100 โ€” High. Based on USDA Forest Service wildfire risk data and historical fire perimeter records.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ What This Means for Home Insurance in Walden

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Insurance

Standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. Properties in FEMA flood zones may be required to purchase NFIP coverage.

โšก Earthquake Insurance

Earthquake damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies. A separate earthquake rider or policy is required.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire & Wind

Homeowners insurance typically covers wind and fire damage, but high-risk areas may see coverage restrictions or surcharges. Review your policy limits.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Walden

Is Walden in a flood zone?

Walden has a flood risk score of 31/100, classified as Low. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for specific parcel-level flood zone designations.

Does Walden get tornadoes?

Walden has a tornado risk score of 42/100. This area has experienced tornadoes historically and residents should have a preparedness plan.

What is the earthquake risk in Walden?

Walden has an earthquake risk score of 35/100 (Low), based on USGS seismic hazard assessments and historical earthquake data.

Is Walden at risk for wildfires?

Walden's wildfire risk score is 72/100 (High), reflecting proximity to wildland-urban interface areas and historical fire perimeter data.

How does natural disaster risk affect home insurance in Walden?

Areas with higher risk scores typically see higher home insurance premiums. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover floods โ€” a separate NFIP or private flood policy is required. Earthquake damage also requires a separate rider or policy. Check with a local insurance agent for coverage recommendations specific to Walden.

Risk Score Scale

0โ€“20 โ€” Very Low
21โ€“40 โ€” Low
41โ€“60 โ€” Moderate
61โ€“80 โ€” High
81โ€“100 โ€” Very High