Rawlins sits on the high Wyoming plains along I-80 at nearly 6,800 feet elevation, one of the most wind-exposed and blizzard-prone stretches of interstate highway in the US. The section of I-80 through Carbon County is frequently closed by high winds and blizzards, and Rawlins is the primary staging area for stranded travelers. The Wyoming State Penitentiary adds an institutional emergency management dimension.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Blizzard / Wind |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Wildfire |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 307-328-4500 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 6759 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Carbon County WY
Wyoming · Wildfire / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk