Natural Disasters in Cheyenne, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 97.1 |
| Cold Wave | 93.4 |
| Hail | 92.5 |
| Wildfire | 91.9 |
| Ice Storm | 91.5 |
| Lightning | 89.1 |
| Tornado | 88.4 |
| Strong Wind | 71.0 |
| Earthquake | 70.0 |
| Landslide | 42.7 |
| Drought | 27.9 |
| Heat Wave | 19.2 |
| Avalanche | 1.6 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
5
Most Recent
Fire
Mar 2024
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | Fire | HAPPY JACK FIRE |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 7, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HAIL & FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1979 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
192
Total Claims Paid
$969,918
Avg Claim Payout
$5,052
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,352,463
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
11
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4535 | Biological | 3 | $2,283,199 |
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $47,216 |
| DR-1923 | Flood | 5 | $22,048 |
Cheyenne has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, hail. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 192 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,352,463 in public assistance recovery funding.