Natural Disaster Risk in Lonetree

Natural Hazard Profile: Lonetree, Wyoming

Located in the Great Plains in Uinta County, Lonetree is a small unincorporated community. The semi-arid climate that characterizes this part of Wyoming — marked by high winds, cold winters, and significant snowfall at elevation — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Lonetree a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Lonetree's composite natural disaster risk at 4.8 out of 10 — moderate risk. Winter weather is the dominant natural hazard, with the area facing heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and bitter cold that can immobilize infrastructure and create dangerous travel conditions. Residents should also account for wildfire and landslide risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Lonetree's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.3/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Uinta County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Lonetree 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 winter is recommended.