Wyoming Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (WY) | HomeRiskMap

Wyoming is located in the West region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Wyoming are wildfires, winter storms, drought. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Wyoming is coordinated by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Wyoming

Wildfires Wyoming is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to wildfires. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Winter Storms Wyoming is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Drought drought represents a high risk for homeowners in Wyoming. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Earthquakes Wyoming has a moderate risk of earthquakes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms Wyoming has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Flooding flooding poses a low risk in Wyoming. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in Wyoming. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Wyoming. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Wyoming. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Hurricanes Wyoming faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low