Natural Disasters in Wright, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
56.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
67.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
8.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.4 |
| Wildfire | 92.9 |
| Winter Weather | 89.2 |
| Cold Wave | 87.5 |
| Earthquake | 72.3 |
| Landslide | 68.2 |
| Lightning | 62.5 |
| Tornado | 46.3 |
| Strong Wind | 31.5 |
| Drought | 17.3 |
| Ice Storm | 15.4 |
| Heat Wave | 12.2 |
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
6
Most Recent
Fire
Nov 2024
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 22, 2005 | Tornado | TORNADO |
| Sep 4, 1987 | Toxic Substances | METHANE GAS SEEPAGE |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & MUDSLIDES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
229
Total IA Distributed
$506,977
Repair/Replace
$256,721
Rental Assistance
$27,804
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4227 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1599 | 217 | $453,180 | $12,257 |
| DR-4535 | 11 | $53,797 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
22
Total Claims Paid
$38,089
Avg Claim Payout
$1,731
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$239,701
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $62,726 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $176,975 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wright has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 22 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $506,977 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.