Gillette, WY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Gillette is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Campbell County, WY. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Gillette
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Gillette's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Gillette 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 Campbell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Gillette along with the rest of the county, not a Gillette-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 40.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 12.2 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 17.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 15.4 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 68.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 62.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 31.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Campbell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Gillette, WY at risk of?
Gillette is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Campbell County, where Gillette is located, are hail, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Gillette's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Campbell County, where Gillette is located, scoring 94.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Gillette a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Gillette carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Campbell County.
Has Gillette had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 119 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Gillette since 2016.