🔥WildfireScore

Salt Lake County, Utah

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 1,185,141

98.6NRI
Relatively High

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

1,185,141

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Building Value

$193.3B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$621.7M

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Hazards Tracked

16

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Earthquake

Relatively High
Annual Loss$487.6M
Risk Score99.6
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Avalanche

Very High
Annual Loss$11.7M
Risk Score99.1
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Winter Weather

Very High
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score98.7
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Wildfire

Relatively High
Annual Loss$25.2M
Risk Score98.3
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Lightning

Relatively High
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score94.4
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Heat Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$6.3M
Risk Score92.9
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$79.3M
Risk Score92.9
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Landslide

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$53K
Risk Score86.4
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Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$281
Risk Score75.2
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Tornado

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$3.8M
Risk Score71.0
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Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score68.4
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$754K
Risk Score68.1
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$144K
Risk Score44.4
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$696K
Risk Score32.6
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score13.8
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Coastal Flooding

No Rating
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0

Salt Lake County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

98.6+49.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

98.3+49.6 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

10.6-38.6 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

66.4+17.7 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Very Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

66.4

Relatively High

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice

Salt Lake County has relatively high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.