Wyoming strong wind risk
Laramie County has the highest strong wind risk in Wyoming, scoring 71 out of 100 — rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laramie County | 71 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 2 | Campbell County | 31.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 3 | Park County | 29.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 4 | Platte County | 23.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 5 | Fremont County | 22.6 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 6 | Albany County | 21.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 7 | Uinta County | 20.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 8 | Crook County | 18.1 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 9 | Goshen County | 17.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 10 | Sheridan County | 15.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 11 | Johnson County | 14.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 12 | Weston County | 12.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 13 | Big Horn County | 12 | Very Low | 0 |
| 14 | Lincoln County | 10.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 15 | Sweetwater County | 10.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 16 | Carbon County | 9.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 17 | Teton County | 8.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 18 | Washakie County | 6.1 | Very Low | 0 |
| 19 | Natrona County | 5.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 20 | Hot Springs County | 5.4 | Very Low | 0 |
| 21 | Converse County | 5 | Very Low | 0 |
| 22 | Sublette County | 3.5 | Very Low | 0 |
| 23 | Niobrara County | 3.3 | Very Low | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest strong wind risk county in Wyoming?
Laramie County, WY has the highest strong wind risk in Wyoming, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 71 out of 100 (rated "Relatively Moderate").
What causes strong wind risk in Wyoming?
Strong wind risk covers non-convective, non-tropical sustained high winds — including derechos and general high-wind events, but excluding tornado and hurricane winds. High scores appear in mountain passes, coastal headlands, and open plains where topography amplifies wind speeds. Damage concentrates on utility infrastructure, trees, and lightweight structures.