Natural Disaster Risk in Hawk Springs
Wyoming
Risk Summary for Hawk Springs
Hawk Springs scores 5.5/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Hawk Springs, Wyoming
Hawk Springs is a small unincorporated community in Goshen County, in the Great Plains. The area experiences high winds, cold winters, and significant snowfall at elevation, with blizzards and rapid weather changes shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Hawk Springs.
FEMA rates Hawk Springs's composite natural disaster risk at 5.5 out of 10 — moderate risk. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Residents should also account for winter and avalanche risk in their preparedness planning.
Hawk Springs's risk score, near the 5.3/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Goshen County, the highest-scoring are hail, winter, and avalanche. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a moderate risk rating, Hawk Springs residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hail is recommended.
What this means for Hawk Springs: Hail preparedness
- Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
- Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
- Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
Local Factors for Hawk Springs
These city-level factors differentiate Hawk Springs from other communities in Goshen County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
79
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 41.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
High — long dry fire season
Fire score: 7.6/10
Coordinates
41.7622° N, 104.1750° W
Goshen County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Hawk Springs
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.