Sanpete County
Utah — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 39th
Sanpete County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 38.6, 39th national percentile), driven primarily by avalanche and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Avalanche | Very High | 0.90 / yr | $4M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Medium | 46.37 / yr | $726K |
| Landslide | Low | 1.42 / yr | $14K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 25.42 / yr | $198K |
| Drought | Low | 72.53 / yr | $222K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11 |
| Heat Wave | Low | 0.52 / yr | $296K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.46 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $101K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.29 / yr | $90K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $6K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Cold Wave | 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 Sanpete County?
Sanpete County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 38.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 39th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Sanpete County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Avalanche (Very High, $4M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $1M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Sanpete County compare to other Utah counties?
Sanpete County ranks #12 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. Sanpete County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.