Kane County
Utah — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
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
Top Hazards
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.