Natural Disaster Risk in Park County

Natural Hazard Profile: Park County, Wyoming

Park County, in the United States in Wyoming, is characterized by its semi-arid climate — high winds, cold winters, and significant snowfall at elevation. The county faces blizzards and rapid weather changes, and its FEMA risk assessment establishes the hazard baseline shared by all the towns and cities it contains.

Park County'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, Park County'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, Park County 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.