Utah Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (UT) | HomeRiskMap

Utah is located in the West region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Utah are wildfires, drought, earthquakes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Utah is coordinated by the Utah Division of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Utah

Wildfires Utah faces an extreme wildfire hazard, rated 5 out of 5. Wildfires are most likely during the dry, warm season, and many communities in the… Very High Drought Utah has the highest possible drought risk rating (5 out of 5) due to its arid climate, variable snowpack, and frequent severe dry periods.… Very High Earthquakes Utah faces a significant earthquake risk, particularly along the Wasatch Front, where the majority of the state's population lives. A major… High Flooding Utah has a moderate flood risk, rated 3 out of 5, driven by spring snowmelt, summer flash floods, and debris flows in burn scars.… Moderate Winter Storms Utah is rated level 3 of 5 for winter storm risk, meaning communities across the state can face heavy snow, ice, and extreme cold. Mountain… Moderate Extreme Heat Utah is rated level 3 of 5 for extreme heat. The state's dry high-desert summers bring dangerous heat, especially to lower-elevation… Moderate Landslides Utah faces a moderate risk of landslides and debris flows, with the greatest threats in mountainous areas, along the Wasatch Front, and in… Moderate Severe Storms Utah faces a moderate (Level 2 of 5) risk of severe storms, including thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and occasional tornadoes. These… Low Hurricanes Utah is rated level 1 (very low) for hurricane risk, as the state is landlocked and far from the ocean. Direct hurricane strikes are… Very Low Tornadoes Utah has a low tornado risk, rated 1 out of 5, but tornadoes do occur and have touched down in the state. They are generally weak and… Very Low