Enter any address in San Miguel County, Colorado to see its FEMA flood zone
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| COVID-19 PANDEMIC | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | Coastal Storm | 2005-08-29 |
| CO - BURN CANYON FIRE - 07/15/02 | Fire | 2002-07-14 |
| WILDFIRES | Fire | 2002-04-23 |
| SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING | Flood | 1984-07-27 |
| DROUGHT | Drought | 1977-01-29 |
| FLOODING & LANDSLIDES | Flood | 1973-07-06 |
| HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING | Flood | 1970-09-22 |
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in San Miguel County, Colorado:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in San Miguel County, Colorado that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.