Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 82222

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 82222, Wyoming

Located in the Great Plains, ZIP 82222 serves the Lance Creek community. The semi-arid climate of this part of Wyoming — bringing high winds, cold winters, and significant snowfall at elevation — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 82222's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.9/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Fire risk is the leading concern in the area, where seasonal drought and combustible vegetation combine to create a high-risk wildfire environment. Secondary hazards include tsunami and winter.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 82222's natural disaster risk is below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.3/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by wildfire and tsunami, as measured by FEMA across Wyoming. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 82222 carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — wildfire — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.