Wyoming volcanic activity risk

9 counties scored 0 rated Very High

Teton County has the highest volcanic activity risk in Wyoming, scoring 65.1 out of 100 — rated "Very Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.

# County NRI score Rating
1 Teton County 65.1 Very Low
2 Park County 44 Very Low
3 Lincoln County 41.7 Very Low
4 Big Horn County 33.2 Very Low
5 Washakie County 30.9 Very Low
6 Fremont County 22.5 Very Low
7 Sublette County 19.5 Very Low
8 Hot Springs County 13.4 Very Low
9 Sheridan County 11.1 Very Low

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 volcanic activity risk county in Wyoming?

Teton County, WY has the highest volcanic activity risk in Wyoming, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 65.1 out of 100 (rated "Very Low").

What causes volcanic activity risk in Wyoming?

Volcanic activity risk reflects expected losses from lava flows, tephra fall, lahars (volcanic mudflows), and volcanic gases. The highest-risk counties are in Washington (Mt. Rainier), Oregon (Mt. Hood), and Hawaii (Kilauea, Mauna Loa). Alaska's Aleutian chain contains many active volcanoes affecting nearby communities and trans-Pacific air traffic. Volcanic ashfall events are reported at forecast-zone level in NOAA Storm Events and are not included in county-level counts.