Enter any address in Hot Springs County, Wyoming to see its FEMA flood zone
3 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Hot Springs County, Wyoming has recorded 10 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 8 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 4 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1978–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Red Canyon Fire | Fire | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides | Flood | May 29, 1978 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 4, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2015 | 1.50M |
| Flash Flood | Jul 2, 2009 | 75.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 1, 2006 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 10, 2001 | — |
| Flash Flood | Aug 28, 1999 | — |
| Flood | Jan 29, 1996 | 2K |
| Flood | Mar 13, 1996 | — |
Flash Flood — Jul 4, 2019
With a stationary boundary remaining over the area, there were two rounds of severe weather across central Wyoming on Independence Day. One storm developed in the lee of the Wind River Range and strengthened as it moved eastward toward Natrona County, Wyoming. Ping pong ball sized hail was reported north of Casper, Wyoming. A second round of thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening ...
Flash Flood — May 24, 2015
A slow-moving upper level low south of Wyoming sent waves of moisture northward over central and eastern Wyoming during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Measured and estimated rainfall totals ranged from two to around five inches. This resulted in flooding and flash flooding in several areas. Johnson County saw significant flooding along the tributaries and main stem of the Powder River and ar...
Flash Flood — Jul 2, 2009
Severe thunderstorms produced flash flooding northwest of Thermopolis along with a swath of quarter sized hail that stretched into town.
Flash Flood — Jul 1, 2006
A trained spotter reported Red Canyon Creek flowing out of its banks southwest of Thermopolis. Heavy rain also produced several minor rock and mud slides in the Wind River Canyon. NWS radar estimated two to four inches of rain fell on mountainous slopes above Red Canyon Creek.
Flash Flood — Jul 10, 2001
Damage to outbuildings and trees. Minor damage to mobile home. Large trees down due to either wind or flash flood. Property damage amounts unknown.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Hot Springs County, Wyoming:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Hot Springs County, Wyoming that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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