Park County, WY
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Park County has experienced 4 federally declared disasters since 1978, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Park County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, avalanche, and cold wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 25 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is relatively low (11th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Park County has been designated in 4 declarations since 1978, covering 2 disaster types including biological (2), flood (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2017 | Flood | Flooding |
| 1978 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 82.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 60.8 | 11 | 0 | $25.0M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 78.2 | 7 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 25.9 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 36.4 | 11 | 0 | $5K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 29.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 64.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 14.4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 85 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively High | 85 | 2 | 0 | $60K |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 38.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 97.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Relatively High | 86.8 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 44 | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Park County ranks in the 11th percentile (Very low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 22nd | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 6th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 34th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 15th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 77th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 81st | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 52.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 25 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 13 in 2016–20 vs 12 in 2021–25 (-8% — relatively stable).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Park County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Park County, Wyoming are landslide, avalanche, and cold wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Park County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Park County has received 4 federal disaster declarations since 1978, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is biological (2 declarations).
Has Park County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Park County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Park County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Teton County, WY has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Hot Springs County, WY has the lowest (Very Low). Park County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Park County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Park County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Park County's composite score of 58 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 58% of US counties.