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 faces a high risk of wildfire, rated 5 out of 5, due to its arid climate, strong winds, and vast expanses of grass, sagebrush, and… Very High Winter Storms Winter storms pose a severe and recurring threat across Wyoming, with extreme cold, heavy snow, blizzards, and high winds affecting every… Very High Drought Wyoming is rated level 4 of 5 for drought risk on the National Risk Index. Drought affects water supply, can cause foundation and… High Earthquakes Wyoming faces a moderate (level 3 of 5) earthquake risk, with the greatest activity concentrated in the Yellowstone region and western… Moderate Severe Storms Wyoming faces a moderate (Level 3 of 5) risk from severe storms, including powerful thunderstorms, large hail, damaging straight-line… Moderate Flooding Wyoming faces a moderate (level 2 of 5) flood risk driven by snowmelt, spring runoff, and intense thunderstorms that can cause flash… Low Tornadoes Wyoming experiences a moderate but real risk of tornadoes, rated level 2 on a 5-point scale. Most tornadoes occur on the eastern plains… Low Extreme Heat Wyoming experiences periodic extreme heat events, especially in lower-elevation areas during summer, despite its generally cool mountain… Low Landslides Wyoming has a moderate risk of landslides (Level 2 of 5) due to its mountainous terrain, seasonal snowmelt, and occasional heavy rain.… Low Hurricanes Wyoming faces a very low risk of hurricanes due to its inland location far from any coast. While tropical storm remnants sometimes bring… Very Low