Greeley, Colorado: natural disaster risk
How exposed Greeley is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Weld County.
Greeley is a city of 110,806 people in Weld County, Colorado. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Weld County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, cold wave and tornado, with about $105 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 1,914 storm reports in the county since 1950, including 293 tornadoes and 67 floods. About 0.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Weld County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Greeley
Full Weld County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $44M | |
| Cold wave | $19M | |
| Tornado | $16M | |
| Hail | $14M | |
| Strong wind | $4M | |
| Earthquake | $2M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Wildfire | $1M | |
| Heat wave | $775K | |
| Winter weather | $762K | |
| Ice storm | $482K | |
| Drought | $75K |
Homes in Greeley
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Greeley
Is Greeley safe from natural disasters?
Greeley is in Weld County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, cold wave, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Greeley?
By expected yearly losses in Weld County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), cold wave (High), tornado (High). Weld County has been part of 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Greeley get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 293 tornadoes in Weld County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on May 22, 2008 near Platteville Arpt. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Greeley?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Weld County, about 0.3% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.