Logan County, Colorado
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Logan County, Colorado has a relatively low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is higher than 59% of US counties. It ranks 17th of 64 counties in Colorado. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, cold waves and tornadoes. FEMA estimates about $18 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $838 per resident. Since 1965 it has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (8 major disasters). The most recent was in August 2023 (severe storms, flooding and tornadoes). About 1 in 53 homes here carry federal flood insurance (173 policies). Since 1978, federal flood insurance has paid about $847,000 on 74 claims here.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Logan County
- 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 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 46.6 | $5M | ||
| Cold wave | 79.7 | $3M | ||
| Tornado | 73.3 | $2M | ||
| Hail | 94.6 | $2M | ||
| Strong wind | 92.3 | $2M | ||
| Drought | 89.8 | $1M | ||
| Ice storm | 80.7 | $383K | ||
| Lightning | 55.2 | $249K | ||
| Winter weather | 73.4 | $137K | ||
| Wildfire | 63.6 | $97K | ||
| Earthquake | 33.7 | $90K | ||
| Heat wave | 19.8 | $54K | ||
| Landslide | 13.5 | $45 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is relatively moderate and community resilience is very low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Logan County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
Colorado also had 15 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1956
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 894 storm reports in Logan County since 1956, with 2 deaths and 10 injuries and about $23.2 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F3 tornado on July 5, 2000 near Dailey.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2000 | F3 | Dailey | 2 / 0 |
| Aug 15, 1974 | F3 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 13, 1988 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 20, 1960 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | F2 | Peetz | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1997 | Flash Flood | Atwood | $13M |
| Sep 16, 2013 | Flood | Beta | $6M |
| Jun 9, 2004 | Tornado | Sterling | $2M |
| Jul 5, 2000 | Tornado | Dailey | $750K |
| Aug 15, 1974 | Tornado | – | $250K |
| Jun 13, 1988 | Tornado | – | $250K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jul 22, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Flood insurance in Logan County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Logan County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 8,741 housing units.
Compare in Colorado
All 64 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Inland flooding | |
| Denver County | Inland flooding | |
| Arapahoe County | Hail | |
| Jefferson County | Inland flooding | |
| Adams County | Hail | |
| Larimer County | Inland flooding | |
| Douglas County | Inland flooding | |
| Boulder County | Inland flooding |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Weld County | 14 | |
| Morgan County | 10 | |
| Yuma County | 5 | |
| Cheyenne County, NE | 8 | |
| Washington County | 11 | |
| Phillips County | 4 | |
| Kimball County, NE | 6 | |
| Sedgwick County | 7 |
Common questions about Logan County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Logan County?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Logan County, about $5.3 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Cold wave is second at $3.2 million.
How many federal disasters has Logan County had?
Logan County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1965, including 8 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes in August 2023.
Is Logan County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Relatively Low, 17th highest of 64 in Colorado. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Logan County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 53 homes in Logan County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Logan County had?
NOAA records list 105 tornadoes in Logan County since 1950. The strongest was an F3 tornado on July 5, 2000 near Dailey. The weather service has also logged 542 hail reports and 23 floods here.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.