Albany County
Wyoming — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 48th
Albany County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 48.5, 48th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 24.74 / yr | $493K |
| Landslide | Medium | 1.24 / yr | $53K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 4.16 / yr | $6M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $782K |
| Avalanche | Medium | 0.07 / yr | $913K |
| Lightning | High | 50.58 / yr | $979K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $576K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.03 / yr | $102K |
| Hail | Low | 2.03 / yr | $286K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.64 / yr | $6M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.88 / yr | $863K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.46 / yr | $232K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 75.79 / yr | $0 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Albany County?
Albany County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 48th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Albany County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $493K EAL), Landslide (Medium, $53K EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $6M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Albany County compare to other Wyoming counties?
Albany County ranks #9 of 23 Wyoming counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Albany County's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.