Converse County

Wyoming — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

31.4

National percentile: 31th

Converse County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 31.4, 31th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $10M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Medium Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 14K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Medium $2M/yr
Winter Weather
Medium $248K/yr
Cold Wave
Medium $2M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Medium 0.00 / yr $2M
Winter Weather Medium 19.12 / yr $248K
Cold Wave Medium 4.35 / yr $2M
Landslide Very Low 2.94 / yr $3K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $347K
Riverine Flood Low 0.18 / yr $5M
Hail Low 1.36 / yr $168K
Lightning Low 42.25 / yr $137K
Tornado Very Low 0.69 / yr $326K
Drought Very Low 103.85 / yr $8K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.02 / yr $12K
Avalanche Very Low 0.01 / yr $6
Heat Wave Very Low 0.17 / yr $10K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.43 / yr $33K
Coastal Flood 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 Converse County?

Converse County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 31.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 31th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Converse County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $2M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $248K EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Converse County compare to other Wyoming counties?

Converse County ranks #11 of 23 Wyoming counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Converse County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.