Natural Disaster Risk in Hyattville

Natural Hazard Profile: Hyattville, Wyoming

Hyattville, in Big Horn 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 Hyattville residents and property owners must navigate.

Hyattville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.2/10 (Moderate) 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 volcano and avalanche.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Hyattville 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 landslide is recommended.