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Colorado Disaster Declarations

112 federal declarations since 1953, most recently DR-4944-CO on 09/01/2026.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

All declarations
112
Since 1953
Since 2022
11
#21 among states
In 2026
4
Most common
Fire
86 declarations

Declarations

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Declarations per year

The last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year in Colorado
3
3
1
2
3
6
8
1
3
3
7
3
1
3
3
4

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters have been declared in Colorado?
Colorado has had 112 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 11 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in Colorado?
DR-4944-CO (Wildfires, Flooding, And Mudslides) was declared on 09/01/2026 and covers 4 areas.
What kind of disaster is most common in Colorado?
Fire declarations are the most common (86), followed by flood (14) and severe storm (3).

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/26/2026