FEMA Records
3
Total declarations
Wyoming · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Albany County, WY
3 FEMA disaster declarations (2018–2020), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Fire.
- 3
- FEMA declarations
- 1
- Major disasters
- 48
- NRI risk · Relatively Low
- Fire
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Albany County in the top 52% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 42% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Albany County compare?
- Albany County
- 3
- Wyoming county avg
- 1.7
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Albany County?
Albany County, Wyoming has recorded 3 FEMA disaster declarations between 2018 and 2020, of which 1 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.5 declarations per year across a 2-year record, or roughly 73% above the Wyoming county average of 1.7 and 20% below the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Fire, with 2 of 3 declarations falling under this category. FEMA's data shows an elevated National Risk Index composite of 48.5/100 for this county (Relatively Low rating). Expected Annual Loss comes in at Relatively Low (roughly $18.1M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability (Relatively Low) and community resilience (Relatively High) both factor into how that raw exposure plays out on the ground. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Winter Weather stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Relatively High.
Taken together, Albany County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Low
vs. Wyoming Avg
+73%
State avg: 1.7
vs. National Avg
-20%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
1.5
Over 2 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Albany County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Albany County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
56001
WY state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Fire 2
Biological 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Fire Management - 2 66.7%
of all 3 declarations
Major Disaster - 1 33.3%
of all 3 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5375 | MULLEN FIRE | FM | Fire | 2020-09-26 |
| 4535 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-11 |
| 5241 | BADGER CREEK FIRE | FM | Fire | 2018-06-11 |
Storm Events in Wyoming
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind | 5,545 | 0 | 21 | $2.1M |
| Winter Storm | 2,339 | 1 | 41 | $115.0K |
| Hail | 1,917 | 0 | 0 | $6.5M |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 1,301 | 1 | 12 | $950.3K |
| Winter Weather | 656 | 3 | 7 | $100.0K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 48.5/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$18.1M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively Low
Community Resilience
Relatively High
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Winter Weather Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Tornado Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Heat Wave No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Albany County, Wyoming had?
Albany County, Wyoming has received 3 FEMA disaster declarations from 2018 to 2020. Of these, 1 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Albany County?
The most common disaster type in Albany County is Fire, with 2 declarations. Other disaster types include Biological (1).
How does Albany County's disaster risk compare to the Wyoming average?
Albany County has 3 disaster declarations, which is 73% higher than the Wyoming county average of 1.7 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 20% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Albany County received?
Albany County has received 1 major disaster declaration, representing 33% of all 3 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Wyoming?
The most common storm types in Wyoming include High Wind (5,545 events), Winter Storm (2,339 events), Hail (1,917 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Albany County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Albany County was 2020, with 2 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2018 to 2020.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Albany County?
Albany County's 3 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Albany County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Albany County, Wyoming has an overall risk score of 48.5 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Low and community resilience is Relatively High. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $18.1M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Albany County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Albany County is Winter Weather (risk rating: Relatively High). Other significant hazards include Landslide (Relatively Moderate) and Cold Wave (Relatively Moderate). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Albany County
Albany County, WY has 3 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a low historical disaster load, 73% above the Wyoming county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is fire management (2 of 3) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Wyoming overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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