Natural Disaster Risk in Deaver

Natural Hazard Profile: Deaver, Wyoming

Deaver, in Park County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid climate brings high winds, cold winters, and significant snowfall at elevation, and in particular blizzards and rapid weather changes. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Deaver residents and property owners must navigate.

Deaver's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.1/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Secondary hazards include avalanche and volcano.

Within Wyoming, Deaver's risk is, slightly above the 5.3/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Park County identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by avalanche and volcano. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Deaver residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for landslide and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.