Carbon County
Utah — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 9th
Carbon County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 8.7, 9th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Low | 1.66 / yr | $16K |
| Lightning | Medium | 51.72 / yr | $541K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $140K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $623K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $2K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 28.25 / yr | $103K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $5 |
| Drought | Very Low | 89.15 / yr | $29K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $110K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.61 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $101K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $45K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $8K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Carbon County?
Carbon County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 8.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 9th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Carbon County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $16K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $541K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $140K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Carbon County compare to other Utah counties?
Carbon County ranks #21 of 29 Utah counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Carbon County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.