Uinta County, Wyoming
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Uinta County, Wyoming has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 83% of US counties. It ranks 19th of 23 counties in Wyoming. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, wildfires and earthquakes. FEMA estimates about $7.9 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $388 per resident. Since 1977 it has been included in 3 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (1 major disaster). The most recent was in July 2016 (Tokawana Fire). Fewer than 1 in 100 homes here carry federal flood insurance (62 policies).
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Uinta County
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Clear dry plants and debris within 5 feet of the house.
- Get home insurance quotes early; availability varies by area.
- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 34.1 | $5M | ||
| Wildfire | 83.5 | $739K | ||
| Earthquake | 64.2 | $719K | ||
| Lightning | 66.9 | $547K | ||
| Winter weather | 86.2 | $371K | ||
| Cold wave | 20.6 | $293K | ||
| Strong wind | 20.5 | $230K | ||
| Tornado | 10.4 | $87K | ||
| Hail | 7.3 | $26K | ||
| Landslide | 79.9 | $19K | ||
| Ice storm | 9.6 | $6K | ||
| Drought | 17.8 | $3K | ||
| Avalanche | 0.3 | $0 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is very low and community resilience is very low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Uinta County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
Wyoming also had 5 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1950
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 92 storm reports in Uinta County since 1950 and about $70,280 in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F2 tornado on May 10, 1950.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1950 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 24, 1962 | F0 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | F0 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 19, 2002 | F0 | Ft Bridger | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Evanston | $50K |
| Jun 6, 2010 | Flood | Milburne | $10K |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Altamont | $5K |
| May 24, 1962 | Tornado | – | $3K |
| May 30, 1989 | Tornado | – | $3K |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Evanston | $250 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through May 13, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Flood insurance in Uinta County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Uinta County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 8,901 housing units.
Compare in Wyoming
All 23 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie County | Inland flooding | |
| Natrona County | Inland flooding | |
| Campbell County | Cold wave | |
| Sweetwater County | Inland flooding | |
| Fremont County | Inland flooding | |
| Albany County | Inland flooding | |
| Sheridan County | Inland flooding | |
| Park County | Inland flooding |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County, UT | 8 | |
| Sweetwater County | 2 | |
| Lincoln County | 3 | |
| Rich County, UT | 3 |
Common questions about Uinta County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Uinta County?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Uinta County, about $4.9 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Wildfire is second at $738,770.
How many federal disasters has Uinta County had?
Uinta County has been included in 3 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1977, including 1 major disaster. The most recent was Tokawana Fire in July 2016.
Is Uinta County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 19th highest of 23 in Wyoming. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Uinta County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 143 homes in Uinta County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Uinta County had?
NOAA records list 4 tornadoes in Uinta County since 1950. The strongest was an F2 tornado on May 10, 1950. The weather service has also logged 3 hail reports and 1 floods here.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.