Enter any address in Sheridan County, Wyoming to see its FEMA flood zone
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ELK FIRE | Fire | 2024-09-28 |
| COVID-19 | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| COVID-19 PANDEMIC | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES | Severe Storm | 2011-05-18 |
| LITTLE GOOSE FIRE | Fire | 2007-08-12 |
| WY - TONGUE RIVER WILDFIRE - 11/19/2003 | Fire | 2003-11-19 |
| SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & MUDSLIDES | Flood | 1978-05-29 |
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.