Natural Disasters in Kaycee, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
11.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 87.8 |
| Landslide | 74.6 |
| Winter Weather | 66.7 |
| Earthquake | 57.7 |
| Hail | 46.5 |
| Cold Wave | 39.5 |
| Avalanche | 26.0 |
| Lightning | 25.2 |
| Drought | 19.6 |
| Tornado | 15.6 |
| Strong Wind | 14.9 |
| Heat Wave | 6.7 |
| Ice Storm | 6.3 |
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
7
Most Recent
Fire
Nov 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Fire | HOUSE DRAW FIRE |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & MUDSLIDES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$21,905
Avg Claim Payout
$3,651
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$405,320
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4227 | Flood | 11 | $320,627 |
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $57,777 |
| DR-4535 | Biological | 1 | $26,915 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$600,771
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
12.26
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 2 | $579,396 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $21,375 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kaycee has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (2 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $405,320 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.