Kane County

Utah — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

39.7

National percentile: 40th

Kane County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 39.7, 40th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $14M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Medium Capacity to recover
Population 8K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Landslide
Medium $134K/yr
Wildfire
Low $1M/yr
Heat Wave
Medium $3M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Landslide Medium 3.33 / yr $134K
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $1M
Heat Wave Medium 2.46 / yr $3M
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $251
Lightning Medium 42.65 / yr $607K
Winter Weather Medium 10.80 / yr $122K
Avalanche Very Low 0.03 / yr $2K
Riverine Flood Low 4.89 / yr $9M
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $148K
Drought Very Low 106.60 / yr $8K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.01 / yr $6K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.09 / yr $26K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.00 / yr $21
Tornado Very Low 0.05 / yr $2K
Hail Very Low 0.07 / yr $1K
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 Kane County?

Kane County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 40th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Kane County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $134K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $1M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Kane County compare to other Utah counties?

Kane County ranks #11 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. Kane County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.