Laramie, WY
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Laramie is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Albany County, WY. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, landslide, and cold wave.
Storm events near Laramie
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Laramie's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Laramie 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 Albany County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Laramie along with the rest of the county, not a Laramie-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 84.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Tornado | 36.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 86.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 48.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 50.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 83 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 21.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Albany County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Laramie, WY at risk of?
Laramie 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 Albany County, where Laramie is located, are winter weather, landslide, and cold wave.
What is Laramie's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Albany County, where Laramie is located, scoring 90.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Laramie a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Laramie carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Albany County.
Has Laramie had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 41 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Laramie since 2016.