Evanston, WY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Evanston is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Uinta County, WY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, wildfire, and landslide.
Storm events near Evanston
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Evanston's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Evanston itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Uinta County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Evanston along with the rest of the county, not a Evanston-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 34.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Tornado | 10.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 0.3 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 17.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 7.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 79.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 66.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 20.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Uinta County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Evanston, WY at risk of?
Evanston is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Uinta County, where Evanston is located, are winter weather, wildfire, and landslide.
What is Evanston's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Uinta County, where Evanston is located, scoring 86.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Evanston a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Evanston carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Uinta County.
Has Evanston had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 hail events within 25 miles of Evanston since 2016.