Sheridan County, Wyoming
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 30,921
65.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
30,921
🏠
Building Value
$7.6B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$25.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$2.8M
Risk Score93.9
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$608K
Risk Score93.9
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Relatively ModerateAvalanche
Annual Loss$457K
Risk Score80.8
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$3.2M
Risk Score77.1
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score76.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$16.5M
Risk Score74.4
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$498K
Risk Score68.9
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$649K
Risk Score65.5
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$407K
Risk Score60.8
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$172K
Risk Score33.5
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score23.0
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$303K
Risk Score22.2
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$140K
Risk Score15.9
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score14.1
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Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score11.1
Sheridan County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
65.2+16.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
93.9+45.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
32.4-16.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
50.9+2.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
32.4
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
50.9
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.