Juab County

Utah — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

15.3

National percentile: 15th

Juab County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 15.3, 15th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and avalanche exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $9M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience High Capacity to recover
Population 12K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Wildfire
Medium $2M/yr
Avalanche
High $2M/yr
Winter Weather
Medium $329K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Wildfire Medium 0.01 / yr $2M
Avalanche High 0.97 / yr $2M
Winter Weather Medium 16.69 / yr $329K
Earthquake Low 0.01 / yr $2M
Drought Low 97.88 / yr $314K
Heat Wave Very Low 1.77 / yr $297K
Landslide Very Low 1.58 / yr $791
Lightning Low 36.05 / yr $169K
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $3
Strong Wind Very Low 0.70 / yr $181K
Tornado Very Low 0.07 / yr $53K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.07 / yr $1M
Ice Storm Very Low 0.01 / yr $3K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.04 / yr $2K
Hail Very Low 0.10 / yr $6K
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 Juab County?

Juab County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 15.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 15th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Juab County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $2M EAL), Avalanche (High, $2M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $329K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Juab County compare to other Utah counties?

Juab County ranks #18 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. Juab County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.