Natural Disaster Risk in Dubois

Natural Hazard Profile: Dubois, Wyoming

Dubois, in Fremont County, is a small community of about 1,627 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 Dubois residents and property owners must navigate.

Dubois'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, Dubois'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 Fremont 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.

Dubois's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.