Drought Risk in Utah
All Utah counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index drought score
Drought risk — extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture — is rated for 29 of 29 Utah counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Millard County carries the state's highest drought score at 79.3, with $806K in expected annual drought losses.
No Utah county reaches the High band for drought, and expected annual losses from drought total roughly $5M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Drought
| # | County | Drought Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millard County | Medium | 76.36 / yr | $806K | |
| 2 | Utah County | Medium | 69.15 / yr | $705K | |
| 3 | Iron County | Medium | 75.97 / yr | $560K | |
| 4 | Box Elder County | Low | 112.62 / yr | $493K | |
| 5 | Cache County | Low | 77.59 / yr | $375K | |
| 6 | San Juan County | Low | 133.01 / yr | $130K | |
| 7 | Sanpete County | Low | 72.53 / yr | $222K | |
| 8 | Beaver County | Low | 71.49 / yr | $210K | |
| 9 | Juab County | Low | 97.88 / yr | $314K | |
| 10 | Sevier County | Low | 83.56 / yr | $229K | |
| 11 | Uintah County | Low | 97.38 / yr | $218K | |
| 12 | Duchesne County | Low | 97.27 / yr | $193K | |
| 13 | Weber County | Low | 48.34 / yr | $156K | |
| 14 | Salt Lake County | Low | 48.75 / yr | $144K | |
| 15 | Davis County | Low | 46.03 / yr | $134K | |
| 16 | Emery County | Low | 113.75 / yr | $67K | |
| 17 | Washington County | Low | 57.61 / yr | $69K | |
| 18 | Grand County | Low | 105.12 / yr | $62K | |
| 19 | Garfield County | Low | 106.10 / yr | $38K | |
| 20 | Tooele County | Low | 95.38 / yr | $65K | |
| 21 | Piute County | Low | 75.93 / yr | $36K | |
| 22 | Wayne County | Low | 117.22 / yr | $26K | |
| 23 | Carbon County | Very Low | 89.15 / yr | $29K | |
| 24 | Rich County | Very Low | 82.03 / yr | $32K | |
| 25 | Summit County | Very Low | 75.21 / yr | $31K | |
| 26 | Wasatch County | Very Low | 59.24 / yr | $17K | |
| 27 | Morgan County | Very Low | 56.64 / yr | $16K | |
| 28 | Kane County | Very Low | 106.60 / yr | $8K | |
| 29 | Daggett County | Very Low | 103.64 / yr | $4K |
29 Utah counties with measurable drought risk. See the national drought ranking or all Utah counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Utah county has the highest drought risk?
Millard County has the highest FEMA drought risk score in Utah at 79.3 (Medium), with $806K in expected annual losses and about 76.36 events per year.
How many Utah counties face significant drought risk?
29 Utah counties record measurable drought risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.