Natural Disaster Risk in Weston

Natural Hazard Profile: Weston, Wyoming

Weston is a small unincorporated community in Campbell 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 Weston.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Weston carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and winter.

Weston's risk score, slightly above 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 Campbell County, the highest-scoring are hail, wildfire, and winter. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Weston 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.