Floyd Hill, CO Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in Floyd Hill is lower than Colorado average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Floyd Hill is lower than Colorado average and is lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #137
| Floyd Hill, CO | 0.49 |
| Colorado | 1.32 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #119
| Floyd Hill, CO | 0.0014 |
| Colorado | 0.0009 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #232
| Floyd Hill, CO | 107.57 |
| Colorado | 117.98 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,240 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Floyd Hill, CO were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 1 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 23 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 124 | Hail: | 1,528 | Heat: | 0 | Heavy Snow: | 2 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 0 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 9 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 293 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 2 | Winter Storm: | 0 | Winter Weather: | 0 |
| Other: | 258 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
A total of 1 volcano is found in or near Floyd Hill, CO.
| Distance (miles) | Name | Region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation (foot) | Type | Status | Last Eruption |
| 84.9 | Dotsero | US-Colorado, United States | 39.65 | -107.03 | 2230 | Maar | Radiocarbon | Last known eruption B.C. (Holocene) |
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 28 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Floyd Hill, CO.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 40.8 | 1967-08-09 | 5.3 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 43.3 | 1967-11-27 | 5.2 | N/A | 40 | -104.7 |
| 39.3 | 1966-01-05 | 5 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.7 |
| 26.0 | 1965-02-16 | 4.9 | N/A | 39.9 | -105 |
| 32.4 | 1965-09-14 | 4.8 | N/A | 39.5 | -104.9 |
| 35.8 | 1967-04-10 | 4.8 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.8 |
| 18.5 | 1965-09-29 | 4.7 | N/A | 39.8 | -105.1 |
| 28.8 | 1965-11-21 | 4.7 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.9 |
| 34.1 | 1965-09-14 | 4.7 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 45.9 | 1965-09-14 | 4.7 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.6 |
| 21.5 | 1965-02-16 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.9 | -105.1 |
| 28.4 | 1965-07-31 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.7 | -104.9 |
| 34.1 | 1965-09-29 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 34.1 | 1965-09-29 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 34.1 | 1965-11-21 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 44.6 | 1963-07-02 | 4.6 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.6 |
| 34.1 | 1965-09-13 | 4.5 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.8 |
| 35.8 | 1971-08-08 | 4.4 | 5 | 39.9 | -104.8 |
| 40.8 | 1965-11-21 | 4.4 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 40.8 | 1967-11-27 | 4.4 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 40.8 | 1967-04-27 | 4.4 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 33.7 | 1967-02-03 | 4.3 | N/A | 39.7 | -104.8 |
| 40.8 | 1966-11-14 | 4.3 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.7 |
| 21.5 | 1970-05-23 | 4.1 | 5 | 39.9 | -105.1 |
| 45.9 | 1962-12-05 | 4 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.6 |
| 28.7 | 1981-04-02 | 3.8 | 9 | 39.91 | -104.95 |
| 45.9 | 1967-11-15 | 3.7 | N/A | 39.9 | -104.6 |
| 39.3 | 1962-12-04 | 3.5 | N/A | 39.8 | -104.7 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 23 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Floyd Hill, CO.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 20.9 | 1981-06-03 | 2 | 39°43'N / 105°03'W | 39°44'N / 105°02'W | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Jefferson | ||
| 21.8 | 1981-06-03 | 2 | 39°44'N / 105°02'W | 39°44'N / 105°01'W | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Denver | ||
| 23.2 | 1980-10-15 | 2 | 40°01'N / 105°13'W | 1.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Boulder | |
| 24.9 | 1988-06-05 | 2 | 39°57'N / 105°04'W | 0.50 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Boulder | |
| 25.9 | 1981-06-03 | 2 | 39°52'N / 104°59'W | 2.30 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 42 | 25.0M | 0 | Adams | |
| 26.6 | 1988-06-15 | 2 | 39°44'N / 104°56'W | 0.50 Mile | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Denver | |
| 26.6 | 1988-06-15 | 3 | 39°44'N / 104°56'W | 2.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 7 | 25.0M | 0 | Denver | |
| 28.4 | 1986-06-08 | 2 | 39°43'N / 104°54'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Denver | |
| 31.0 | 1986-06-08 | 2 | 39°43'N / 104°51'W | 39°43'N / 104°51'W | 0.10 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Arapahoe |
| 31.6 | 1988-06-05 | 2 | 40°00'N / 104°58'W | 40°02'N / 104°59'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Adams |
| 32.3 | 1988-06-05 | 2 | 40°02'N / 104°59'W | 40°02'N / 104°58'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Weld |
| 32.5 | 1976-05-30 | 2 | 39°48'N / 104°53'W | 39°50'N / 104°47'W | 5.40 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Adams |
| 33.0 | 1985-07-19 | 2 | 39°32'N / 104°52'W | 0.50 Mile | 40 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Douglas | |
| 36.9 | 1978-05-17 | 2 | 39°38'N / 104°45'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Adams | |
| 37.6 | 1961-05-20 | 2 | 39°24'N / 104°52'W | 2.00 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Douglas | |
| 38.8 | 1987-07-02 | 2 | 39°53'N / 104°44'W | 1.00 Mile | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Adams | |
| 39.1 | 1975-05-18 | 3 | 39°48'N / 104°44'W | 39°51'N / 104°41'W | 4.10 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Adams |
| 41.7 | 1977-06-13 | 2 | 39°15'N / 105°55'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | El Paso | |
| 43.5 | 1987-06-20 | 2 | 39°46'N / 104°37'W | 1.00 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Adams | |
| 44.9 | 1986-06-08 | 2 | 39°50'N / 104°36'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Adams | |
| 47.1 | 1976-06-04 | 2 | 40°13'N / 104°49'W | 1.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Weld | |
| 48.6 | 1982-06-12 | 3 | 39°49'N / 104°32'W | 39°53'N / 104°32'W | 3.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Adams |
| 49.1 | 1958-06-08 | 2 | 40°04'N / 104°42'W | 40°06'N / 104°34'W | 7.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Weld |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.