Colorado Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Colorado's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (wildfire, flood, severe storm, winter storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Colorado hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | June–September | ||||||||||||
| Flood | May–September | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Winter Storm | November–March |
Peak windows
- Wildfire — typically June–September in Colorado.
- Flood — typically May–September in Colorado.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Colorado.
- Winter Storm — typically November–March in Colorado.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Colorado disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Colorado hazard season FAQ
When is wildfire season in Colorado?
In Colorado, wildfire season typically runs June–September. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in Colorado?
In Colorado, flood season typically runs May–September. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Colorado?
In Colorado, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is winter storm season in Colorado?
In Colorado, winter storm season typically runs November–March. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.