Laramie County
Wyoming — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 77th
Laramie County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 76.7, 77th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $42M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Very High | 20.93 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | High | 3.40 / yr | $11M |
| Hail | Medium | 4.90 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.03 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | High | 52.38 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 1.61 / yr | $7M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.00 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $903K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.04 / yr | $13M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.75 / yr | $914 |
| Drought | Very Low | 53.98 / yr | $21K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $66K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Laramie County?
Laramie County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 77th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Laramie County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Very High, $1M EAL), Cold Wave (High, $11M EAL), Hail (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Laramie County compare to other Wyoming counties?
Laramie County ranks #1 of 23 Wyoming counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Laramie County's $42M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.