Federal and state records show 8,508 natural disaster events for Utah, spanning 275 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $4.3B. A total of 100 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Wildfires lead Utah's disaster profile with 3,002 events (35%). Other significant hazards include earthquakes (1,767 events), hailstorms (1,577 events, $5.2M in damages), and floods (1,418 events, $950.8M in damages). Utah has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Utah include ZIP 84741 (143 events, $3.5M in damages), ZIP 84532 (141 events, $42.1M in damages), and ZIP 84029 (116 events, $2.3M in damages).
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Utah has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 642% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2023 stands out as particularly active, with 435 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Utah
What natural disasters occur in Utah?
Utah has experienced 8,508 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include wildfires (3,002), earthquakes (1,767), hailstorms (1,577), floods (1,418), severe wind events (568), and tornadoes (176). The most common hazard is wildfires, accounting for 35% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Utah?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Utah are ZIP 84741 (143 events), ZIP 84532 (141 events), ZIP 84029 (116 events), ZIP 84737 (111 events), and ZIP 84660 (100 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Utah?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $4.3B in property damage across Utah. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims),
NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records.
Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s.
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